Best Zucchini Carrot Muffins Recipes

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ZUCCHINI CARROT MUFFINS



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Meet the Cook: No matter when I make these muffins - for breakfast, or for lunch to serve with a bowl of soup or salad - my husband devours them! He's retired from the Air Force, and we have four grown children. Gardening's my top hobby. -Loretta Baline, South Burlington, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 18 standard size muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded carrot
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped peeled apple
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Gently toss together carrot, zucchini, apple, coconut, almonds and orange zest; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Combine eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick). , Fold in carrot mixture. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARROT, APPLE, AND ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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I'm learning to eat a more healthy diet. I couldn't find a recipe for all the ingredients that I wanted in my muffins, so I made up my own. They're yummy and they have so many healthy ingredients! This recipe makes 24 muffins or 12 mini-loaves.

Provided by Judith Fowler

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 21

cooking spray
1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 cup shredded carrots
1 large apple, cored and shredded
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup sucralose and brown sugar blend (such as Splenda® brown sugar blend)
2 eggs
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup skim milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lemon, zest only
1 orange, zest only
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Stir zucchini, carrots, and apple together in a large bowl. Mix in yogurt, sucralose and brown sugar blend, eggs, applesauce, skim milk, canola oil, lemon zest, and orange zest until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a separate bowl. Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold walnuts into batter. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 230.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

SPICED ZUCCHINI CARROT MUFFINS



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Scrumptious spiced muffin recipe and a great way to sneak zucchini and carrot into your diet!

Provided by sassbyheather

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 21

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup grated carrots
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line cups with paper liners.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in zucchini, carrots, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Mix into the creamed butter mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into the greased muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

INCREDIBLE CARROT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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this is a muffin I make with my son to put in his lunches. it is adapted from a friends zucchini muffin recipe. there is zucchini, carrots, bananas and applesauce, wholesome, sweet, moist, and irresistible. I don't have to hide the veggies, they are part of what makes them worth eating.

Provided by RachelSapphire

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 48 mini muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups zucchini, shredded, and drained of extra liquid
1 cup carrot, shredded and drained of extra liquid
2 eggs
2 small bananas, smashed
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • mix wet ingredients together well, mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, combine the two by hand.
  • pour batter into loaf pans or pour batter into mini muffin or regular muffin pans.
  • bake in 350 degree oven.
  • to get the most liquid out of the zucchini and carrots, freeze and defrost the shredded vegetables, the liquid will easily be squeezed out and contribute to a thicker batter, without doing this the batter will be a bit runnier and tend not to rise as nicely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 219, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.9

HEALTHY APPLE CARROT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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These are moist, yummy muffins without all the fat and calories. I came up with this recipe when craving something sweet but not too much on the unhealthy side. They are quick and easy to make as well.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

120 g carrots (1 small)
110 g zucchini (1 small)
220 g apples (1 big)
50 g flour
50 g whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
20 g ground hazelnuts
30 g oats
60 g sugar beet molasses (or honey alternatively)
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a bowl grate zucchini/courgette and carrot. Cut the apple into small chunks.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F.
  • In another bowl cream the egg and molasses with a pinch of salt. Add the grated veggies, oats and grated hazelnuts.
  • Mix baking powder and flours and add to the egg mixture. Stirr until just combined.
  • Now fold in the apples and pour batter into prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.

VEGAN ZUCCHINI CARROT MUFFINS WITH APPLESAUCE



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A moist and delicious vegan muffin made with zucchini, carrots, and apples.

Provided by Brianne P

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
¾ cup applesauce
½ ripe banana, mashed
1 Golden Delicious apple, diced
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup ground flax seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped walnuts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Mix brown sugar and oil together in a bowl. Stir in applesauce and mashed banana. Mix in apple, zucchini, and carrots.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, flax seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl. Fold flour mixture into the sugar mixture. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups; sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 189.9 mg, Sugar 13 g

ZUCCHINI-CARROT MUFFINS



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Try these tasty Zucchini-Carrot Muffins. Whether you're starting your morning or looking for a veggie-ful dessert, you're sure to love our Zucchini-Carrot Muffins.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Plant-Based Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Eggland's Best® Eggs
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
2-3/4 cups flour, divided
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/3 cups shredded zucchini, patted dry
1/2 cup shredded carrots, patted dry
1/2 cup chopped pecans
5 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix eggs, applesauce, oil, vanilla, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar in medium bowl until blended.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add applesauce mixture; stir just until blended. Stir in vegetables.
  • Spoon into 18 paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Combine nuts, butter, remaining brown sugar and remaining flour; sprinkle over muffin batter in cups.
  • Bake 18 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 min. Remove muffins from pans to wire racks; cool slightly or to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

HEALTHY CARROT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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I think this came from allrecipes.com, but I don't remember for sure. This is yet another recipe I haven't tried, but plan to whenever I get a food processor to shred the carrots.

Provided by qotw13

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup applesauce
1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup zucchini, grated
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*.
  • In large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar. Beat in egg, then applesauce. Stir in carrots and zucchini.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet until just mixed. Spoon batter to the very top of sprayed, paper lined muffin cups and bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

CARROT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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In Anchorage, Alaska, Anita Sterrett uses carrot cake mix to stir up these moist muffins chock-full of zucchini, nuts and raisins. "They make great snacks and are wonderful for dessert when spread with cream cheese frosting," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package carrot cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, applesauce, oil and egg for 30 seconds; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, raisins and pecans. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GLUTEN-FREE ZUCCHINI CARROT MUFFINS



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I was in the process of tweaking a Zucchini Carrot Muffin recipe to my taste when we found out we couldn't have gluten. This recipe is now better that any of the gluten efforts. I try to keep these in the freezer, but have trouble staying ahead of the crowd.

Provided by swalker3

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup brown rice flour
½ cup tapioca starch
½ cup potato starch
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground cloves
½ cup quinoa
½ cup flax seeds
½ cup toasted almonds
¼ cup sunflower seeds
3 eggs, room temperature
1 cup plain yogurt
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup agave nectar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
2 cups shredded carrot
1 apple, grated
¾ cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained

Steps:

  • Lightly grease 18 muffin cups.
  • Sift brown rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a bowl.
  • Place quinoa, flax seeds, almonds, and sunflower seeds in a coffee grinder; process until mixture is finely ground. Add mixture to rice flour mixture.
  • Beat eggs, yogurt, brown sugar, coconut oil, agave nectar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Stir rice flour mixture into egg mixture until batter is just blended. Fold zucchini, carrot, apple, and raisins into batter; divide evenly between prepared muffin cups. Let batter rest for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

CARROT AND ZUCCHINI MINI-MUFFINS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h

Yield 24 mini-muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup brown rice flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated carrots (from1 medium peeled carrot)
1/2 cup grated zucchini (from 1 medium unpeeled zucchini)
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup whipped cream cheese, at room temperature (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • For the muffins: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 mini-muffin cups with (1 1/2-inch) paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sieve together the flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add any solids leftover in the sieve to the bowl and mix in.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oil, syrup, and egg. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Mix in the grated carrot, grated zucchini, and raisins.
  • Using 2 small spoons, fill the prepared muffin cups 3/4 full with the batter and bake until light golden, about 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • For the frosting: In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and honey until smooth.
  • To serve: Spread the cooled muffins with frosting, if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 74 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CARROT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Make and share this Carrot Zucchini Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by liviesmom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Beat egg in large bowl.
  • Add orange juice,applesauce and sugar, beat well.
  • Sift together dry ingredients.
  • Stir into egg mixture, mix until moist.
  • Gently fold in shredded carrots, zucchini and raisins.
  • Spoon into well greased muffin pans about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 198, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 3.5

TODDLER-FRIENDLY CARROT AND ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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These healthy, toddler-friendly muffins are packed full of veggies while still tasting delicious! You might need to double the recipe because you'll want to eat some yourself.

Provided by AmyGail

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Special Collection Recipes     New

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup rolled oats
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
4 large eggs
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • Stir flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Beat eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in another bowl. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until evenly combined. Stir in carrot and zucchini. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes, before serving to hungry toddlers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 256.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CARROT ZUCCHINI APPLE MUFFINS



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A friend gave me this muffin recipe and they are delicious! However, I do not know the caloric value but the 1 cup of veg oil and 3 eggs are sure to subtract from the healthy aspect. I would love to substitute these two ingredients. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Other than that, the muffins disappeared in one day!

Provided by tbw629

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 cups shredded carrots
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 finely chopped golden delicious apple
3/4 cup raisins (Baking Raisins are best)
1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together except for the 3 Large eggs and vegetable oil.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the 3 eggs and oil together until well blended.
  • Add the egg and oil mixture to the fruit mixture.
  • I set my kitchen aid on low for about 1 minute or until all ingredients were mixed well.
  • Pour mixture into each muffin cup approximately 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 375 for about 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 68.9, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.3, Protein 2.2

TROPICAL ZUCCHINI CARROT MUFFINS



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Super scrumptious way to use up the summer zucchini harvest.

Provided by bran

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup oat bran
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups grated and squeezed zucchini
1 ½ cups mashed ripe papaya
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup honey
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 lemons, zested
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 muffin tins.
  • Mix flour, oat bran, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl; form a large well in the center of the mixture. Add zucchini, papaya, carrot, applesauce, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the well; stir to combine batter. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 220.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CARROT-ZUCCHINI YOGURT MUFFINS



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Egg whites beaten to stiff peaks ensure that the texture of these whole-grain muffins remains light. Fresh carrots and zucchini keep these vegetable muffins moist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (3 ounces) pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater (2 cups)
1 large zucchini, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a standard (12-cup) muffin tin with cooking spray. Whisk together flours, pecans, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Stir together carrots, zucchini, yogurt, egg yolks, molasses, and orange zest in a large bowl. Fold flour mixture into carrot mixture until just combined. With a whisk or a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until shiny, stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the carrot mixture.
  • Spoon batter into prepared tin, filling to the brims. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of 1 comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 g, Cholesterol 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201 g

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

GLUTEN FREE ZUCCHINI CARROT MUFFINS



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A delicious healthy gluten free muffin that bakes thoroughly, stays moist for days and freezes well.

Provided by Chef 616082

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch
1/2 cup potato starch
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup flax seed
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon guar gum
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch ginger
1 pinch clove
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil (I use coconut)
1 apple, grated
1 cup yoghurt or 1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups zucchini, shredded and squeezed
2 cups carrots, shredded
3/4 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly grease 18 muffin cups.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the brown rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, salt, baking soda, baking powder, guar gum and spices.
  • Grind the quinoa, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and almonds in a coffee grinder until they are very fine. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, oil, yoghurt, sugar, honey and vanilla.
  • Mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
  • Fold in the zucchini, carrots, apple and raisins.
  • Scoop into the prepared muffins cups and let stand for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 375 degrees.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in the muffin tin before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 205.4, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 19.5, Protein 5.8

CARROT-ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Looking for a hearty snack? Then check out these muffins made using oats, carrots and zucchini - a wholesome snack.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3 tablespoons canola or soybean oil
2 egg whites, 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 1 egg
1 cup finely shredded carrots (1 1/2 medium)
1/2 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini (1 small)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°. Spray 12 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups and spray paper cups with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Stir in milk, oil and egg whites all at once just until flour is moistened. Fold in carrots and zucchini. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 16 to 21 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

ZUCCHINI CARROT MUFFINS



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This recipe was entered into a muffin contest. It's from taste of home. It was entered by Loretta Blaine. I think this sounds delicious! It was in the top 12.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 37m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped peeled apple
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Gently toss together carrot, zucchini, apple, coconut, almonds and orange peel; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking sida and salt.
  • Combine eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick). Fold in carrot mixture.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375 for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 250.3, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 17, Protein 3.6

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