Carrot-Zucchini Muffins
These carrot-zucchini muffins impressed me. I mean, there are tons of muffin recipes out there and I’ve tried and tested a few myself but, modified this one with bits and pieces from one or another.
I thought my substitute of the pure organic maple syrup might be too sweet but it was a perfect addition. Now I just have to remember where I got it because it was the last and was a good bottle.
This baking activity was also to get the mini engaged during this social distancing that we’re experiencing – we had a good time with it and it turned out to be a good bonding session as she mixed, poured and prepped….and of course tested and approved!
Enjoy!
Carrot-Zucchini Muffins
These are easy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quick oats I used Quaker organic
- 1.5 cups Flour All purpose, whole wheat or white
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- half cup maple syrup
- half cup apple sauce
- third cup coconut oil
- 1 cup zucchini grated, save some of the moisture
- 2 cups carrot grated
- half cup walnuts Optional - seeds could be substituted or any raisins, currants etc
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees C
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Mix all dry ingredients
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Whisk all the wet ingredients and add to dry mixture and mix through but don't over mix
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Fold in zucchini and carrots and finally the walnuts or the add on of your choice
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Line muffin tin - prep with some non-stick spray or the paper liners and scoop mixture in to tin. I like filling up to the top so they rise even bigger!
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Bake for 20-25 minute (check after 20 with the toothpick method and use judgement)
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Take out and let cool fully before removing from tins.
Recipe Notes
Carrot-Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins - these were so easy and quick to make and I must say, it might be my best batch of any type of muffins.
I used pure, organic maple syrup for the sweet factor although it's not too sweet. I used organic coconut oil instead of butter.
The optional additions are endless! I used walnuts but I would substitute with pumpkin seeds too but think all seeds, nuts, raisins etc etc!
Good to freeze but they don't last too long in my house to do that but 4-6 days in the fridge.
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