Gluten Free Carrot Cake Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 medium carrots, finely grated (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 c. gluten free flour blend (I used 1 c. oat, 1/2 c. almond, 1/2 c. tapioca)
• 4 oz. light cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tbsp. cream or milk
• 1/4 c. powdered sugar
• Optional: Fold in 1 c. whipped topping