Description
Morning Glory Zucchini Carrot Muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast treat filled with zucchini, carrots, oats, nuts, and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about one medium zucchini)
- 1 cup grated carrot (about one medium carrot)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the muffin tin with paper liners or cooking spray.
- Grate the zucchini and carrot. Squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini using a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini, grated carrot, and any optional nuts or dried fruit.
- Fill each muffin tin 3/4 full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to prevent soggy muffins.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Optional add-ins like shredded coconut, nutmeg, or ginger can enhance flavor.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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