Carrot Cake Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour (add 1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum if not included in the mix)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Gluten Free vanilla extract
• 1 green apple, core removed; shredded
• 2 ½ cups shredded carrots
• 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Optional:  top muffins with cream cheese frosting

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick baking spray. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixture and mix well. Using a spatula, fold in the apple, carrots, and coconut. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 21 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before serving. Recipe Courtesy:  Dr. Stephen Wangen & Delight Gluten Free