Healthy Carrot Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 8 medjool dates, pits removed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup
• 3–4 carrots, peeled and shredded (about 2 cups total)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• walnuts or raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grate your carrots.
2. Mix all ingredients in a blender until a chunky batter comes together.
3. Pour batter into a greased or lined muffin tin. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the tops gently spring back when you press into them.
4. Smear warm muffins with butter and/or honey. Attempt not to eat them all. Serve warm or cold ALL DAY LONG. ?