Spiced Zucchini Carrot Muffins

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This scrumptiously spiced zucchini-carrot muffin recipe is a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet!

Submitted by sassbyheather
Updated on August 11, 2023
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
21
Yield:
21 muffins
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 cups grated zucchini

  • 1 cup grated carrots

  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ cup raisins (Optional)

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 21 muffin cups or line with paper liners.

  2. Beat butter, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in zucchini, carrots, and vanilla.

  3. Combine flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix until combined. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes.

Tips

Substitute pumpkin pie spice for the nutmeg if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227 Calories
12g Fat
28g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 21
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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