Flourless and Sugar-Free Carrot Cake Muffins
[Vegan]

For the Muffins:

• 1 cup banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup apple sauce
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup raw cashews, ground
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup gluten-free oats, ground
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
• 1/4 cup cranberries or raisins
• 1/4 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup dates, finely chopped

For the Frosting::

• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for 6 hours
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons soy milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon