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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.
More muffins or breakfast loafs from the blog.
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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.
Love the consistency of the batter. I used grated carrots and the 3Tbsp if apple sauce like suggested. The muffins smelled delicious while baking.
Delicious! I only used 1/2 tsp of Turmeric and unfortunately had to use powdered ginger. I added raw pecans and chocolate chips and it was great! Thank you!
that’s great that you still loved it – thank you so much
Hi there!
I cannot get my head around the gf options. It feels like ai want to put all the different flours in!
Could you please please clarify?
Thank you in advance!!
Best regards, Yolanda
Hi Yolanda – your welcome. yes you do want to put all of them in but you are substituting this: 1 1/2 cup (187.5 g) flour (from ‘normal recipe) for these: ⅔ cup almond flour/meal, ⅔ cup certified gf oat flour or use other gluten-free flours like sorghum or rice flour, ¼ cup starch (I use 2 tbsp tapioca starch and 2 tbsp potato starch). 3 Tbsp coconut flour, ½ tsp xanthan gum in a bowl and use 1 2/3 cup of the flour)
These are lovely muffins and a great way to use up carrots. I added some buckwheat groats for a bit of crunch but otherwise followed the recipe. really nice!
glad it turned out nice
These muffins are delicious and packed with so much nutrients!! I sometimes add other things such as chopped walnut topping, or orange/lemon extract + zest. Turns out delicious each time, this recipe is a keeper.
thanks! Nice twist
Perfect recipe, Richa. I doubled the amount to make 1 bread but put in only 4 tablespoons of sugar and no maple. My milk was leftover coconut cream which I diluted with water plus added more water to compensate for the lack of maple. I used both raisins and dates, and fresh turmeric. This is perfect: so delicious and filling, fresh and with perfect texture. With good raw tahini and pb with orange preserves on top this is a superb breakfast. Thanks.
I did the no-oil version and made it into a loaf. No substitutions necessary at ALL.
Mind. Blowing.
Made this muffin with purple carrot and used gluten free option ( Almond n GF flour instead of whole wheat ) , came out very good , so moist . Thanks so much Richa !
Could I add some canned pineapple tidbits and if so would I need to increase the flour To account for the extra moisture?
yes, and yes, just add a tbsp at a time until the mixture is stiff and bake
I made these today! I used the oat, almond flour and coconut flour blend instead. I also added a banana. They turned out incredible! Thank you 🙂