Raw Carrot Cake "Muffins" Recipe

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   Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Spread grated carrots across baking sheet and cover with another layer of paper towels. Top with a second baking sheet. Place heavy objects, such as books or a skillet, on top of baking sheet. Let stand until most of liquid has been pressed out of carrots, about 20 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, In the bowl of a food processor, combine dates and walnuts. Pulse until they have broken down into a sticky, uniform paste, about 1 minute 10 seconds, scraping down sides as necessary. Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt and pulse to combine.

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   Remove carrots from baking sheet and squeeze out any excess moisture. Add to bowl of food processor. Add honey and pulse until evenly combined, about 7 pulses. Add raisins and pulse until most raisins have been incorporated and mixture is a coarse textured paste, about 7 pulses. Scoop mixture out of food processor and divide among 12 muffin tins. Place in refrigerator and let chill at least one hour. Remove from tins and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.