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Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins

These muffins are scrumptious and chock-full of beta-carotene, phytonutrients, protein, and fiber, with no refined sugar. What better way to start your day than with a Morning Glory Muffin?

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

1

/2 cup canola oil

1

cup light agave nectar

1

tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2

teaspoons ground cinnamon

2

cups grated/shredded carrots (I use my food processor for this)

1

large apple, peeled, cored, and grated/shredded

1

tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1

cup raisins

1

/2 cup sunflower seeds (raw or roasted)

3

cups Basic Gluten-Free Flour Mix (page 19)

3

/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

1

1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1

/2 teaspoon salt

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners.

    Step 2

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the canola oil and agave nectar. Mix on medium speed for about 20 seconds.

    Step 3

    Add the vanilla and cinnamon and mix for 20 seconds.

    Step 4

    In a separate bowl, combine the shredded carrots and shredded apple, and then toss with the lemon juice. Add to the mixing bowl. Mix for about 20 seconds.

    Step 5

    Mix in the raisins and sunflower seeds.

    Step 6

    In a separate bowl, combine the flour mix, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt.

    Step 7

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.

    Step 8

    Fill the liners to the rim with batter.

    Step 9

    Bake in the center of the oven for 35 minutes, or until lovely golden brown on top, rotating the pan halfway through. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook