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August 4, 2022 Baked Goods

Carrot and Zucchini Muffins

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These easy carrot zucchini muffins are one of the best make-ahead breakfasts you can enjoy. They may look unassuming but they definitely pack a lot of spice and vanilla flavor. They can be made as a loaf or even mini-muffins that small hands might enjoy. My toddler absolutely loves these muffins; we make them together and she enjoys every moment. If you want to turn this into zucchini bread, you can do that as well! All you'd have to do is omit the carrots.

Ingredients

  • Grated zucchini- no need to draw out the water for this recipe
  • Grated carrots-no need to draw out the water in this vegetable either; they're used for added texture and flavor
  • Vanilla powder- adds an even more intense vanilla flavor than that of vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour- general use flour designed for baking
  • Almond milk creamer-used in place of milk to add even more moisture along with flavor
  • Brown sugar-used to sweeten the muffins and create a deeper flavor, color and texture when used alongside cane sugar.
  • Cane sugar-used to sweeten the muffins
  • Cinnamon-used along side the cloves and ginger to enhance the flavors and add a touch of cinnamon flavor
  • Ground ginger- adds a small touch of spicey ginger flavor
  • Ground cloves-imparts a strong, sweet, and spicy flavor
  • Eggs-act as the glue to all of the ingredients
  • Butter-adds moisture and flavor
  • Baking powder-a leavening agent used to help baked goods rise
  • Baking soda-allows baked goods to rise and become fluffy
  • Salt-helps to bring out flavors, draw out moisture, and preserve baked goods for longer periods of time

Process

  1. To make these zucchini breakfast muffins; first, you'll need to complete all prep work needed for the recipe-this includes grating the vegetables, measuring out the ingredients, gathering all equipment needed, and bringing the butter to room temperature ahead of time (unless you know one of those "hacks" for doing this quickly).
  2. Blend ingredients together using an electric mixer.
  3. Add wet ingredients first, then the dry ingredients-do this slowly so that the ingredients don't splatter.
  4. Preheat your oven and mix in your vegetables last before baking to perfection.
carrot zucchini muffin batter in a silver bowl

How to make carrot and zucchini muffins healthy

  • Coconut sugar- an alternative sweetener derived from the coconut palm tree with a lower glycemic index. I recently used this as an alternative to brown sugar and it tastes just like the real thing!
  • Applesauce- this has long been used as an alternative to sweeten desserts and adds extra moisture to baked goods as well. If you decide to go this route I would emit the creamer as the purpose of this is to not only deepen the flavors but to add increased moisture to these muffins.
  • Monkfruit sweetener- no-calorie sweetener that is used as a substitute to white sugar. When baking, the ratio is usually 1 to 1 however; I've found that this sweetener is actually sweeter than that of its counterpart so for every cup of sugar, I like to use ¾ of a cup of monk fruit sweetener.

How to store Carrot Zucchini Muffins

In my household, these typically do not last long enough to be stored in a freezer however; if you want to make them ahead of time and enjoy them later, they will keep in the freezer for approximately two weeks. I would be cautious about leaving them in there any longer than that. To defrost, simply leave them on the counter for a few hours and they'll taste as fresh as they did when they were baked. A best practice would be to let them cool on the counter first before leaving them in an airtight container. They keep well for a week stored at room temperature.

carrot zucchini muffins in a muffin pan

Substitutions

This recipe for carrot zucchini muffins can be made with any type of milk. I use oat milk for everything whether it's for cooking or baking and whole white milk can certainly be used as a substitution here.

Variations

The batter from these muffins can be made in so many different ways. You can use it to make a loaf of bread or even mini muffins. In fact; this recipe started as a loaf of bread and I decided to turn it into muffins to make them easier to take on the go.

carrot and zucchini muffins

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carrot and zucchini muffins

Carrot and Zucchini Muffins


  • Author: Sharilyn
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
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Description

Carrot and Zucchini muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. They are moist, flavorful, and can be made healthy if desired.


Ingredients

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1 cup grated carrot

2 cups grated zucchini

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup almond milk coffee creamer or milk of choice

½ cup butter, room temperature

2 eggs

⅓ cup white sugar

½ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

¾ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking powder

⅛ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt


Instructions

  1. Bring butter to room temperature, grate carrots and zucchini, measure other ingredients, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cream white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together using an electric mixer equipped with a paddle attachment. Mix until ingredients are fluffy or about one minute.
  3. Add eggs-one at a time, creamer, and spices. Mix until combined
  4. Slowly add baking soda, baking powder, flour, salt, and vanilla powder.
  5. Turn the mixer on the slowest speed before addid in the zucchini and carrots. Mix for about 15 seconds or until just combined.
  6. Using a muffin tin lined with baking cups; transfer batter filling each cup ¾ of the way.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes or until muffins come out clean when a toothpick is inserted.
  8. Cool completely and enjoy right away!

Notes

Any type of milk can be used in place of almond milk coffee creamer

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 14.4 g
  • Sodium: 89.6 mg
  • Fat: 8.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27.6 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 51.3 mg

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