Carrot and Quinoa are perfect partners in these delicious muffins. Full of good for you ingredients, these muffins are excellent in lunches, after school or work snacks or just anytime you need a boost.



These Carrot and Quinoa Muffins are at the top of the list for my family’s favorite, healthy, grab-and-go snack. I love baking them because they’re super easy and take less than 30 minutes (if I have already cooked quinoa). The combination of carrots and quinoa give such a nice sweet yet nutty flavor; the carrots also add moist texture while the quinoa adds a crunchy pop. I use coconut oil and yogurt in the recipe for great moisture and even more tasty variety (see recipe notes for different types of yogurt that works well).

Brown sugar is the sweetener in this recipe but the quantity can be decreased and even left out with success. Since I’m talking about changes that can be made to the recipe, let me tell you a few more and then I’ll tell you one thing that you absolutely must not change. Applesauce is easily substituted for the yogurt with perfect results. I’ve reduced the amount of coconut milk before but don’t recommend reducing it by more than a couple tablespoons. If you’re not a fan of nuts, the walnuts can be left out and will still taste delicious.

One thing that you must not change for this recipe is the combination of almond flour and whole wheat flour. The combination of these ingredients is key to the great taste and texture of the Carrot and Quinoa Muffins. You can use gluten-free whole wheat flour but make sure it’s still whole wheat. Using all-purpose flour changes the density and flavor of the muffins and many tasters agree, if you use all-purpose, the muffins are “missing something”.

Carrot and Quinoa Muffins are a great way to have a snack that you can feel good about. Quinoa, being a complete protein, is a great ingredient to feed your family, and knowing that you can play with the sugar content and still have success is another plus. My grandkids love them so much that they frequently ask my daughter to make “Nana Muffins”.