Description
A wholesome, fluffy muffin bursting with moisture and flavor—packed with fresh zucchini, carrots, and whole wheat goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (measured before squeezing)
- 1 cup grated carrot (measured before squeezing)
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup avocado oil (or melted coconut oil or butter)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (or ripe mashed banana)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: ⅓ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- Optional: ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Squeeze grated zucchini and carrot well to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, vanilla extract, yogurt, and applesauce until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the squeezed zucchini and carrots. Add optional mix-ins if desired.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup to the top.
- Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Ensure veggies are well-drained to avoid soggy muffins. For a vegan option, use flax eggs and plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 156 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
Keywords: zucchini muffins, carrot muffins, whole wheat muffins, healthy muffins