Description
Carrot Cake Zucchini Muffins are the perfect blend of sweet and nutritious, offering a delightful way to start your day or satisfy your snack cravings. These moist muffins are packed with shredded carrots and zucchini, creating a unique texture that pairs beautifully with warm spices like cinnamon. They are versatile enough to be enjoyed for breakfast, as a mid-day snack, or even as a dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these muffins can be customized to your liking by adding nuts or swapping in your favorite mix-ins. With their wholesome goodness and rich flavors, everyone will love these delightful treats!
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded vegetables (carrots and zucchini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted coconut oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded carrots and zucchini until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (68g)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 134mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 17mg