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Fluffy whole wheat carrot zucchini muffins fresh from the oven

Fluffy Whole Wheat Carrot Zucchini Muffins

These delicious and nutritious muffins are perfect for busy mornings or as an after-school snack, featuring whole wheat flour, carrots, and zucchini for a wholesome twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup Choose based on preference.
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated zucchini Squeeze out excess moisture.
  • 1 cup grated carrots
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ cup chopped nuts Optional, any variety.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Add the grated zucchini and carrots to the wet mixture, stirring until everything is mixed properly.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. If using nuts, fold them into the batter at this point.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out the excess moisture from the grated zucchini for better texture. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins fluffy. Feel free to add chocolate chips for an extra treat!