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Vegan Turmeric Carrot Muffins. These sunshine muffins have carrots, dry or fresh turmeric, fresh ginger and chia seeds. Coconut rounds up the flavor for a caramelized carrot ginger turmeric profile along with cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg. Add nuts to these Turmeric muffins. No added sugar or oil needed. Vegan Soyfree Nut-free Recipe. Gluten-free option.
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These muffins are sunshine for the dreary mornings. Golden bites filled with chia, coconut, carrots and turmeric. The fresh sweet carrots when blended release their sweet juices and along with some maple syrup are enough sweetness for the muffin. Turmeric intensifies the color and adds its benefits in these easy muffins. Add cinnamon cashew frosting from my Carrot Cake Loaf to make decadent dessert or carrot cupcakes.
These carrot muffins can be made with fresh turmeric root or powdered turmeric. Turmeric and fresh ginger root add a burst of flavor. Coconut rounds up the flavor for a caramelized carrot ginger turmeric profile. Add nuts or dried fruit of choice. You can bake it into a loaf or make these gluten-free. See notes on the Recipe below.
Turmeric is a peculiar flavor with a slight bitter after profile which at times might need to be acquired. If you are not sure about the flavor, start with just a good pinch of turmeric to try.
If you make these gorgeous muffins, do let me know how they turned out! Please comment and rate it.
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Step by Step Photos
Mix all the dry ingredients.
Blend the carrots with the wet ingredients.
Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.
Mix with the wet.
Add dates or nuts.
Drop into lined muffin pan. Top with chia seeds or coconut and bake.
Soft, Gorgeous Muffins.
Turmeric Carrot Muffins
Ingredients
Dry:
- 1 1/2 cup flour, (I use 1 cup Spelt/whole wheat + 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour) see gluten-free option in the notes
- 2 to 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp spice, such as a combination of cardamom cinnamon nutmeg to preference
- 3 to 4 tbsp chopped dates, currants, raisins or other dried fruit
Wet:
- 1 cup chopped carrots (heaped), or 1 packed up grated
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp oil, optional
- 1/2 to 1 tsp turmeric , or use 1/2 inch knob or peeled fresh turmeric
- 1/2 in peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar for sweeter, optional
- 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup non dairy milk such as almond, light coconut or soy
- chia seeds and coconut for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the dry ingredients. Fold in dates, currants or other dried fruit. Preheat the oven to 365 degrees F / 180ºc. Line a muffin pan and set aside.
- In a blender combine all wet ingredients carrots through lemon juice, with 1/2 cup non dairy milk. Blend until carrots are blended but have some texture. Transfer to the dry ingredient bowl. Use 1/4 cup non dairy milk to rinse the blender out and add to the bowl. (Alternatively, mix all the wet ingredients in a bowl until sugar is combined. You will need grated carrots if not using a blender. Add 3 tbsp applesauce with the wet for additional moisture to compensate for the moisture that releases on blending the carrots)
- Mix the wet and dry until just about combined. If too runny, add a few tbsp more flour. Drop the batter into muffin pan. Garnish with chia seeds and coconut.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve. Cool completely before storing(on the counter for the day, in the refrigerator for upto 5 days).
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can you by chance suggest a combo of cassava, coconut and tapioca flours that might work? I don’t do nuts or grains…
Thanks
i just ordered cassava flour, so will be experimenting with it to get the right combination.
Did you ever figure out a cassava/coconut flour mix? (Fyi, besides nuts/seeds/grains I also can’t do any gums)
Hi I don’t have easy access to maple syrup in India.
Could you suggest another sugar free substitute .thanks
date syrup or add dates tothe blender with the carrots.
Oh my lord! These are so good! I cant stop eating them
Thank you, another delicious recipe
yay!
I made these this morning! They came out fantastic! I did not blend my carrots as finely, but the muffins still turned out with an excellent texture. Next time I will add more salt, probably use a full 1/2 tsp, because even without the added sugar in the wet mix I found these needed some salty butter to balance out the sweetness.
awesome!
can I just omit the shredded coconut?
yes
These turned out great, nice and tasty. When I make them again I might try adding a little more liquid
awesome! yes the flours( type, measuring errors as the flours can be packed differently) can need more or less moisture, so you can add in a tbsp of non dairy milk at a time while mixing if it feels stiff.
Thanks for that, I always greatly enjoy your recipes 👍🏼😊
These are absolutely amazing! I made them yesterday and I loved them, and so did my family. A great small and healthy breakfast or snack. Honestly so happy I found this recipe!
Love the muffins I’m vegetarian they are taste a different flavor
Hello! I’m a bit confused by the gf instructions. Are you saying half almond and half oat flour would work? Or you need to add the starch to that as well?
I have actually made these before using flour and they are delicious, just trying to mix it up with different ingredients 🙂
Thanks!
no, mix the flours listed. so almond, oat, starch, this if the gf blend. Now add this blend instead of wheat based flours. you can use other flours instead of oat in the mix.
Hi Richa. I don’t have turmeric. What does it add to this recipe? Is it mostly for color?
color and some taste, but the muffins are great without too. they’ll just be carrot cake muffins. i wanted to add a twist 🙂