Carrot, Apple & Coconut Muffins

Have you ever felt guilty eating too many mini-muffins?! I usually start thinking "Man, how many of these darn things have I've eaten already...I should stop!" But with these muffins, it was the first time I didn't hear that little voice! I kept hearing, "Whew! These are so good for you! Have another!" Ha ha.  I secretly LOVE this next recipe! Well, it's not quite the secret anymore I guess. ;) 

They are so packed full of health, it's great! The best part, my little 2 year old ADORED them! I even used them as bribery for her to finish all of her brussels sprouts at dinner! (Which I had to snicker to myself because she would still be getting her veggies as she devoured these babies...ha!)

These muffins could work great in the morning as a quick on-the-go breakfast or even as a after school delight! Enjoy!

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free)
Adapted by jalene from a recipe by weelicious.com

Makes 30-36 mini muffins
Ingredients: 

• 1 apple (peeled, cored, & finely grated)
• 2 carrots (peeled & finely grated)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 & 1/2 cups of gluten free oat flour (you can grind your own from rolled oats too)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 & 1/2 tsp gluten free vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup dairy free milk (I used almond milk)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil (melted)
• 1/2 cup honey (for kids over 1)

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Directions: 

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line about 36 mini-muffin tins with mini-liners. 
2. Combine the grated apple, carrot, and coconut in a large bowl. Mix well. Stir in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. 
3. In a separate bowl combine the eggs, vanilla, milk, oil, and honey. Slowly add the wet ingredients into the wet and stir to combine. 
4. Fill liners 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and the tops bounce back when slightly touched. 

Excellent served warm! Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. 

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