GLUTEN FREE PINEAPPLE CARROT MUFFINS

Gluten Free Pineapple Carrot Muffins image

Provided by Chef 616082

Time 45m

Yield 12 small muffins

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup gluten-free oats, ground or 1/2 cup sorghum
1/4 cup flax seed, ground
1/2 cup arrowroot or 1/2 cup other starch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon guar gum
1 ounce chia seeds, ground (two tablespoons)
2 teaspoons apple pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon each of nutmeg & cloves and a pinch of ginger)
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups carrots, grated finely
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

In a large bowl whisk together the brown rice flour, ground oats, arrowroot, baking powder and soda, guar gum, ground chia, spice and salt.
In a medium bowl beat the eggs, add the sugars, oil and vanilla, mix well.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing well.
Fold in the carrots and pineapple.
Let sit for 30 minutes to allow the gum time to work.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 259.2, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 16.8, Protein 3.3