Gluten-Free Carrot Coconut Muffins
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp of gluten-free all-purpose flour [I used this brand]
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1/4-1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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3/4 cup finely shredded/grated carrots
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1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
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2.5 Tbsp granny smith applesauce
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1.5 Tbsp oil [olive, grapeseed, coconut, etc...]
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1 large egg [or 1 flax egg]
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1/2 tsp lemon zest [optional, but yummy!]
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp cinnamon plus a little extra if you're a cinnamon nut like I am
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Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Glaze
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3 Tbsp cream cheese [or kefir yogurt cheese]
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1/2 tsp honey
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1 Tbsp crushed walnuts
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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a dash of cinnamon
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a few drops of vanilla
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