Classic Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Muffins
These delicious and healthy muffins are made with rolled oats and grated carrots, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. They are naturally sweetened and can be gluten-free if certified oats are used.
Equipment
- oven
- 12-cup muffin tin
- food processor or high-speed blender
- large bowl
- whisk
- medium bowl
- toothpick
- wire rack
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 cups rolled oats certified gluten-free if needed
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots about 2-3 medium carrots
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or milk/dairy-free alternative
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins, chopped walnuts, or pecans Optional
- Cooking spray or muffin liners Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper.
- Pulse the rolled oats in a food processor or high-speed blender until you achieve a coarse flour-like consistency, creating oat flour.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until they are well combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots until they are evenly distributed throughout the wet mixture.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; if desired, stir in any optional add-ins like raisins or nuts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the rolled oats lightly before grinding them. These muffins are great for meal prepping and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.