Carrot Cake Muffins with Vanilla-Chai

KAILO KITCHEN

Treat yourself to these delicious Carrot Cake Muffins with Look Well Vanilla-Chai. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these muffins are a wholesome, guilt-free indulgence. Packed with grated carrots, walnuts, and a boost of plant-based protein, they offer the perfect balance of nutrients and flavor. Topped with creamy coconut frosting, they make for a delightful breakfast or afternoon snack. Enjoy the goodness in every bite.

Serves:
12 muffins

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup oat flour
• ½ cup KAILO Nutrition Vanilla-Chai Protein Powder
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• Pinch of sea salt
  
  

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs: 2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 6 tbsp water)
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil
• ½cup coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins:

• 1½ cups grated carrots (2-3 carrots)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Coconut Cream Frosting:

• ½ cup chilled coconut cream
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  

Garnish (optional):

• Grated carrot
• Chopped walnuts

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Lightly grease the liners if desired.
2. In a large bowl, mix almond flour, oat flour, Look Well Vanilla Chai protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs (or flax eggs), coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gently fold in the grated carrots and walnuts.
6. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. To make the frosting, whip the coconut cream with maple syrup and vanilla until fluffy.
9. Once the muffins are fully cooled, top with the frosting and garnish with grated carrot and walnuts if desired.

Why You’ll Love It

These Carrot Cake Muffins are a healthier twist on a beloved classic, made even better with KAILO Nutrition Vanilla-Chai Protein Powder. Packed with spices, sweetness, and nutrient-dense ingredients like almond flour and grated carrots, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and completely satisfying. The addition of coconut cream frosting makes them feel indulgent, but without the guilt. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Why We Love It

We love these Carrot Cake Muffins because they combine the goodness of natural ingredients with a boost of plant-based protein. The warming flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger pair perfectly with the natural sweetness of coconut sugar and maple syrup. Plus, the frosting is light and creamy—an extra treat that takes these muffins to the next level of delicious.

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