Carrot and Date Muffins

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Course Baked, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keywords Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Difficulty Easy
Servings 12
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Inspiration

Whole Foods

My mother recommended these muffins, an adaptation of a Whole Foods recipe, after a friend had baked them for her. They have a very distinct and original taste that pairs wonderfully with coffee in the morning. The amaranth flour has a naturally sharp nutty and smoky flavor that gives the muffins an almost savory, spicy tone, which is balanced by the sweetness of the dates and maple syrup. For a milder version or if you can't find amaranth flour, use millet flour instead. They are definitely earthy, so they are not your typical sweet morning muffin, but they are delicious and filling, supplying good fuel for the start of your day.
Servings: 12
Calories: 205kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup pitted dates chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil melted
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup amaranth flour
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp aluminum free baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Line 12 muffin cups with parchment paper muffin liners or butter. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Coarsely chop the carrots and dates and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse and then blend until finely chopped. Coarsely chop the walnuts and add to the food processor and pulse to finely chop.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the oil, eggs, and maple syrup, and stir to combine thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Place the tray on a wire rack to cool before removing the muffins. Serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1756IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg

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Hi! Welcome to The Dynamic Dish! I'm Erin - a geophysicist who is passionate about food and culinary science. Here you will find a collection of my favorite recipes, both collected and original, as well as educational posts and reviews on ingredients and cooking techniques. Please check out the welcome post for more information about the site!