Mini Carrot and Orange Muffins
From ‘The Detox Kitchen Bible’ by Lily Simpson and Rob Hobson
Courses
Dessert
Servings
Prep Time
12
15
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
12
15
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Ingredients
75
g
gluten and wheat free flour
1/4
tsp
baking powder
55
g
ground almonds
1
tbsp
arrowroot powder
pinch
of salt
1
tsp
ground cinnamon
1
tsp
ground allspice
4
egg whites
110
g
runny honey
1 1/2
tbsp
rapeseed oil
2
carrots
grated
grated zest of 1 orange
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200oC and line a 12 hole mini muffin tin with paper cases.
Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl and add the almonds, arrowroot, salt and spices and stir.
Put the egg whites, honey and oil in a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth and thickened.
Gradually stir the egg white mixture into the dry ingredients, then add the carrots and orange zest and mix thoroughly.
Fill the muffin cases to just over halfway.
Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Keep for about 3 days in an airtight container.