Gluten-Free Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Gluten-Free Zucchini Carrot Muffins

I was in the process of tweaking a Zucchini Carrot Muffin recipe to my taste when we found out we couldn’t have gluten. This recipe is now better that any of the gluten efforts. I try to keep these in the freezer, but have trouble staying ahead of the crowd.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
18 muffins
Servings:
18

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • ½ cup tapioca starch
  • ½ cup potato starch
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground ginger
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • ½ cup flax seeds
  • ½ cup toasted almonds
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 2 cups shredded carrot
  • 1 apple, grated
  • ¾ cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Lightly grease 18 muffin cups.

Step 2
Sift brown rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a bowl.

Step 3
Place quinoa, flax seeds, almonds, and sunflower seeds in a coffee grinder; process until mixture is finely ground. Add mixture to rice flour mixture.

Step 4
Beat eggs, yogurt, brown sugar, coconut oil, agave nectar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Stir rice flour mixture into egg mixture until batter is just blended. Fold zucchini, carrot, apple, and raisins into batter; divide evenly between prepared muffin cups. Let batter rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286
Calories
13g
Fat
40g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat7g 33%
Cholesterol32mg 11%
Sodium198mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate40g 15%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars20g
Protein6g
Vitamin C4mg 19%
Calcium90mg 7%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium316mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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