These easy to make gluten free carrot muffins are packed full of flavour and goodness. Dairy free and delicious, they make a great breakfast, healthy snack or as well as lunchbox idea.
These gluten free carrot muffins are also dairy free, super light and fluffy and full of delicious and nutritious ingredients.
Instead of traditional plain flour I used a mixture of naturally gluten free buckwheat flour and ground almonds (almond flour). So the recipe is wheat free.
Buckwheat flour has a distinct flavour which can be a little overpowering so the ground almonds tone it down. As a result the buckwheat flavour is quite subtle.
Plus the combination of ground almonds and flour (both buckwheat and regular wheat flour) makes fluffier muffins. I’ve also used this combination in many other muffins recipes including gluten free blueberry muffins with maple syrup, blood orange muffins, as well as lemon marzipan muffins.
Equipment you’ll need:
- Kitchen scale/measuring cup and spoon
- 2 large bowls, whisk and spoon
- Vegetable peeler and grater
- 12-hole muffin pan and paper cases
- Cooling rack
How to make gluten free carrot muffins
Start by finely grating the carrot. Then combine all the ‘dry’ ingredients and set aside.
In another bowl whisk together briefly the eggs, sugar and oil until smooth. Add the carrot, apple juice and stir thoroughly. Then stir in the dry mixture just to combine. Spoon the batter into your muffin pan and bake in a preheated oven for 23 minutes (400 F/200 C/ gas mark 6).
Can I swap the apple juice for non-dairy milk
Yes, you can! Simply use your favourite non-dairy milk. I chose apple juice as it contributes a bit of natural sweetness.
I also chose oil instead of butter in this healthy muffin recipe. I used cold pressed rapeseed oil but you can use any good quality vegetable oil.
Do I have to use chia seeds
No, you don’t!
You can swap the chia for poppy seeds, a handful of sultanas or raisins, or crushed nuts (macadamia, hazelnut or brasil nuts). Use approx. 1/3 up to half a cup of these.
What other spices would work well in healthy carrot muffins
I used a combination of ground ginger and cinnamon, but mixed spice or pumpkin spice would work well too. You may also use a single spice, such as just the ground ginger or cinnamon. Entirely up to you.
More gluten free muffin recipes
Check out also this collection of 18 easy vegetable breakfast recipes.
Gluten Free Carrot Muffins (Dairy Free)
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely grated carrot loosely packed
- 1 cup buckwheat flour
- 1 cup ground almonds/almond flour
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp baking powder gluten free
- 2 tsp each: ginger powder and cinnamon
- 2 medium eggs
- 100 ml vegetable oil 0.4 cup
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6. Grease or line a muffin pan with 12 muffin cases.
- Combine the flour, ground almonds, chia, spices and baking powder. Stir well and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, oil and sugar until smooth. Add the apple juice, carrots and stir well to combine. Add the dry mixture all at once and stir just to combine. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.
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RECIPE LINK PARTIES
I am bringing my healthy free from carrot muffins with chia to Got 2 Be Gluten Free. Also sharing with Fiesta Friday. This week’s co-hosts are Petra @ Love Food Eat and Zeba @ Food For The Soul.
Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about creatively simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make, healthy and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking. 
What an Awesome muffin recipe..It looks fabulous
What a great recipe! It sounds absolutely delicious, Chia seeds is a big favorite of mine and even better in these muffins! Happy Fiesta Friday 🙂
I may also try these without the egg. They sound so tasty and a great flavour combination.
Thanks! let me know how they turn out:)
Gosh, these muffins look so interesting. They are completely outside of my experience where ingredients are concerned, but you’ve definitely got me curious so I think I shall have to start collecting the necessary! lol 🙂
Thanks Jenny, I admit I don’t use these ingredients too often either but I do like to experiment with food and I feel very happy whenever a new recipe comes together nicely – this one did 🙂
We love chia seeds so I know for a fact that these would be a hit here! I am going to pin this on to my to try board for later x
Thanks Kirsty!
These sounds tasty and easy to make. Wonderful combination of carrots, chia, almonds. Thanks for stopping by the blog.
Thank you! They were delicious and very easy to make:)
These sound delicious. I wonder what would happen if you left the egg out…? Might have to try! Thanks for linking with #CookBlogShare this week x
I never tried making vegan muffins, I suppose they would still be ok, maybe less fluffy? I might give it a try…
Really love these – they sound so healthy and look delicious!! Pinning to my Must Make board! Eb x
Thanks again Eb:)