This is a last-minute creation when my niece came over and promptly wanted to make carrot cake. Now this child comes with a list of instructions, so we had to opt for whole wheat flour, but we drew the line at sugar, because brown and white sugars are very much our jam! We added some pumpkin spice seasoning, cinnamon and nutmeg for warmth, and the topping is chopped up pecans, some sugar and pinch of cinnamon for a nice little crunch on top! These muffins rise very well and perfect for after school snack or breakfast on the go!

This eggless cake is perfect for children due to the whole wheat flour, brown sugar and honey, and of course, nutritious carrots! I use whole cashews, and toast them for 5-6 minutes, then grind them down to a fine powder – this adds a whole new dimension of the flavour. You can serve this with a drizzle of bourbon sauce for the adults, some whipped cream or cream cheese frosting, but just a sprinkle of powdered icing sugar works the best!