Description
Deliciously healthy muffins made with whole wheat flour, carrots, and zucchini, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Add the grated zucchini and carrots to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- If using nuts, fold in the chopped nuts gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins can be enjoyed warm, with Greek yogurt, nut butter, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg