Healthy and simple recipes ● Functional Carrot Muffins with Cashew & Lemon Frosting

Easter is often associated with excess, but as has become our custom, we like to reinterpret this celebration with more lightness, more purpose — and, of course, plenty of flavor. This carrot muffin recipe was born from a desire to create something special and healthy.

With ingredients perfect for sharing with the family, offering as a personalized gift, or simply keeping for yourself. They are fluffy, naturally sweet, and have a fresh topping perfect for spring.

And since we always like to go the extra mile, we’ve included our Detox Blend — which brings a subtle hint of pineapple and an extra boost of vitality to your day.

And this recipe is super easy!

• Ingredients for the muffins:
  
  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
    
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 dessert spoon of Detox Blend
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 medium carrots, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds + 6 tablespoons water (vegan egg)
  • ⅓ cup plant-based drink (oat or almond)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup date syrup or rice syrup
  • 1 pinch of sea salt

• Ingredients for the topping:
  
  • ¾ cup cashews, soaked (minimum 4h)
    
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons plant-based drink
  • 1 tablespoon rice syrup
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

• Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, mix the flax seeds with the water and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flours, blend, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
4. Add the grated carrots and fold in well.
5. Add the coconut oil, syrup, and plant-based drink to the flax "eggs". Incorporate everything into the dry ingredients.
6. Divide among the muffin cups and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
7. For the topping, blend all ingredients in a food processor until you have a smooth cream.
8. Let the muffins cool completely before topping with the cashew cream and garnishing with lemon zest.

These muffins are proof that celebrating can be healthy and delicious. The light texture, the spiced flavor, and the fresh touch of lemon turn any break into a moment of reconnection.

Because at The Therapist, we believe that health starts with the choices we make every day — and that pleasure is part of the equation too!