Carrot Cake Protein Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin tin with papers

2. 2

   Mix almond flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, and all spices

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla

4. 4

   Add grated carrots to wet ingredients

5. 5

   Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix until just combined

6. 6

   Fold in walnuts and raisins if using

7. 7

   Divide batter among 12 muffin cups

8. 8

   Bake for 20-22 minutes until toothpick comes out clean

9. 9

   Cool in pan for 5 minutes

10. 10

    Transfer to wire rack