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Carrot Breakfast Muffins (grain-free + sugar-free)

Ali Segersten (author)
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Soft, tender, and just lightly sweet, these carrot muffins get their flavor from bananas, carrots, and a hint of maple syrup. Made with almond flour and eggs, they’re a high-protein, nutrient-dense option that keeps you full and energized. Enjoy them warm for breakfast, pack them for an on-the-go snack, or pair with tea for a cozy mid-morning break.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 medium ripe bananas mashed (¼ cup)
¼ cups melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
1½ cups shredded carrots
¼ cups raisins (or dried currants)

Dry Ingredients

2½ cups blanched almond flour
¾ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoons cinnamon

Nutrition Facts

Per serving Recipe serves 12

Calories from
  • Protein 20%
  • Net carbs 12%
  • Fat 68%
Full nutrition facts
Macros
Energy & Macronutrients
Calories
322kcal
Protein
15.5g
Total Carbohydrates
13.9g
Dietary Fiber
4.2g
Net Carbs
9.7g
Total Sugars
4g
Glucose
0.9g
Fructose
2.5g
Galactose
0.55g
Total Fat
24g
Saturated Fat
7.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
301mg
Sodium
246mg
Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.6mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.05mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.43mg
Niacin (B3)
0.26mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
1.3mg
Vitamin B6
0.19mg
Folate (B9)
42µg
Vitamin B12
0.72µg
Choline
240mg
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
130µg
Vitamin D
1.6µg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
0.93mg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
1.7µg
Minerals
Minerals
Calcium
122mg
Iron
2.5mg
Magnesium
82.1mg
Phosphorus
169mg
Potassium
389mg
Zinc
1.9mg
Copper
0.08mg
Manganese
0.21mg
Selenium
25µg
Fluoride
1.4µg
Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine
0.26g
Isoleucine
0.55g
Leucine
0.9g
Lysine
0.75g
Methionine
0.31g
Phenylalanine
0.56g
Threonine
0.47g
Tryptophan
0.14g
Valine
0.71g
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine
0.61g
Arginine
0.68g
Aspartic Acid
1.1g
Cystine
0.23g
Glutamic Acid
1.4g
Glycine
0.36g
Proline
0.42g
Serine
0.8g
Tyrosine
0.41g
Fatty Acids
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)
Caproic Acid (6:0)
0.02g
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs)
Caprylic Acid (8:0)
0.31g
Capric Acid (10:0)
0.25g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid (18:1 cis)
3.1g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)
0.04g
DPA (22:5 n-3)
0.01g
DHA (22:6 n-3)
0.05g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid (LA)
1.4g
Arachidonic Acid (AA)
0.15g
Other
Carotenoids
Alpha-Carotene
337µg
Beta-Carotene
800µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin
7.6µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
435µg
Lycopene
0.13µg
Plant Sterols (Phytosterols)
Phytosterols
5.5mg
Other Compounds
Betaine
0.3mg
4.5 4 reviews

Nat…

Apr 7, 2026

I appreciate how much carrot 1.5 cups is in this muffin recipe this muffin seems like a truly healthy carrot muffin. I added diced apples to give it more texture and flavour . I think walnuts would be a nice addition.

ccr…

Sep 25, 2025

I really like these! I used dried cranberries instead of raisins and added orange zest, a bit of orange juice (1-2 TBS) , 1/2 tsp of ginger and walnuts.

Jes…

Jan 12, 2025

These are not exactly a flavor powerhouse but fit the bill for a healthy, filling breakfast on the go.

Tar…

May 20, 2023

These muffins are really good. I made them for company recently for breakfast, and everyone loved them. They are easy to have on hand for a bite on the run. So yummy.