ZUCCHINI CARROT SPICE MUFFINS

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This is my own tweak on a classic zucchini bread recipe -- fruity and spicy and moist. Even my squash-and-carrot-loathing kids like these!

Provided by ChicPeaz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup grated carrot (one large carrot)
1/2 cup grated apple (one medium apple)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini and apple.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, soda, powder, salt and spices.
  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended.
  • Add zucchini, carrot, apple and pineapple to wet mixture.
  • Add dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
  • Pour into paper-lined or greased muffin tins (24 muffins) or greased loaf pans (2 large).
  • Bake for 20 minutes (muffins) or 60 minutes (loaves).
  • May be topped with cream cheese icing for extra deliciousness!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 221.3, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 18.7, Protein 2.9

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