Zucchini Carrot Muffins
Ingredients
-
¾
cup
grated zucchini
-
1 ¼
cups
white whole wheat flour
-
1
cup
old fashioned rolled oats
-
1 ½
teaspoons
baking powder
-
½
teaspoon
baking soda
-
1 ¼
teaspoons
ground cinnamon
-
⅛
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
-
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
¾
cup
grated carrot
-
2
large
eggs
-
½
cup
plain nonfat Greek yogurt
-
⅓
cup
honey or pure maple syrup
-
¼
cup
canola oil or light olive oil
-
2
teaspoons
pure vanilla extract
-
½
cup
raw walnut or pecan halves (optional)
-
¼
cup
dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin pan.
- If using nuts, toast them in the oven until lightly browned.
- Dry the grated zucchini using paper towels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the grated carrot and zucchini.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the nuts or any other mix-ins if desired.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin cups and bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
10 muffins
Calories
234
Total fat
11g
Total carbohydrates
28g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
33mg
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