Ultimate Low FODMAP One-Bowl Carrot Cake Cupcakes

This low FODMAP recipe for carrot cake cupcakes is perfect for a celebration or after-dinner treat. Made with tiger nut flour, ground brazil nuts, and a delicate blend of spices, this is a low FODMAP cupcake recipe that is moist, fluffy, and every bit delicious. You and your guests will never know this is a low FODMAP diet recipe! Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking, if you find 2 teaspoons of cinnamon is a modest amount, increase it to 1 tablespoon. You can ultimately add as much or as few spices as you like based on your own taste and preferences. For best results, it is recommended to weigh all these ingredients using electric kitchen scales and a measuring jug.

What are tiger nuts?

Tiger nuts are not actually nuts, they are small tubers, the size of hazelnuts. They are high in fiber and loaded with resistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic and feeds your good gut bacteria = a healthy microbiome. They can be sourced whole with or without their skins, or as flour. They have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.

Are Brazil nuts low in FODMAP?

Brazil nuts are safe to eat on a low FODMAP diet and are used in place of ground almonds which are high in oligos. Larger servings (above 52g) should be avoided, however as this recipe is shared between 12 servings, the amount of Brazil nuts per serving is acceptable.

Where can I find Brazil nut flour?

Brazil nut flour may not be as readily available as ground almonds are. Depending on where you are, some select stores might have it, otherwise online ingredient specialists are likely to stock it. If you can’t find any pre-ground Brazil nut flour, fear not, you can easily make your own by weighing the Brazil nuts and placing them in a food processor or blender. Pulse in short bursts to grind the nuts into a fine grain. Take care not to over blend as you will then end up with nut butter!

How can I tell when my carrot cake cupcakes are done?

Grab a skewer or toothpick and poke it in the center. If it comes out clean, then it’s done!

But if the skewer comes out moist with batter, it’s best to return to the over for a few more minutes.

Can I make this recipe Keto?

If you are following a Keto diet and wish to make this recipe Keto compliant, consider substituting the pure maple syrup for 1/2 cup erythritol or Keto maple syrup. You will also need to substitiute the tigernut flour for almond flour, and the confectioners powdered sugar for powdered erythritol.

How to store carrot cake cupcakes?

Frosted cupcakes should be kept in the fridge in an airtight container and consumed within 4-5 days. The cupcakes can also be frozen without frosting and kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow thawing for a few hours or overnight before frosting.