Description
Delightful Carrot Zucchini Mini Muffins blend garden-fresh vegetables into a wholesome, irresistible treat perfect for breakfast or snacking. Moist, nutrient-packed bites deliver pure comfort with each miniature morsel you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup raisins
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the bites.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients, whisking flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, blend the wet ingredients, mixing softened butter, sweetener, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Carefully incorporate the chopped vegetables and raisins throughout the batter.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
Notes
- Boost vegetable intake by grating zucchini or carrots finely for smooth texture and better kid acceptance.
- Swap butter with applesauce or mashed banana for lower-fat, heart-healthy version that keeps muffins moist.
- Consider gluten-free flour blend if managing celiac or wheat sensitivities, ensuring same tender crumb and taste.
- Reduce sugar by using ripe mashed bananas or unsweetened applesauce as natural sweeteners, cutting calories without losing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg