Spiced Carrot Muffins - Spice Spice Baby

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup grated carrots
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (preferably Ceylon)
• 5 cardamom pods, seeds removed and ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup maple syrup (or honey) plus extra for drizzling
• 1/4 cup raisins