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Morning Glory Zucchini Carrot Muffins
Wonderful morning glory zucchini carrot muffins that are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and filled with delicious mix-ins like coconut, raisins and nuts. These healthy zucchini carrot muffins have a boost of nutrition from oat flour and make the best freezer-friendly breakfast or snack that's great for kids!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 muffins
Calories 272 kcal
Ingredients
- For the wet ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture with a paper towel (1 cup shredded zucchini)
- 1 cup shredded carrot (from 2 medium to large carrots)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (or sub 1 ripe mashed banana)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the dry ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour (I used store bought oat flour)
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour (or all purpose GF flour)
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (not the large flakes)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the mix-ins:
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- ⅓ cup chopped Medjool dates or raisins
- For topping (optional):
- Rolled oats
- More chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with 10 muffin liners and grease the inside of the liners with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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Shred and measure out zucchini (it should be about 1 heaping cup), then place in a paper towel or cheese cloth and squeeze out all the excess moisture.
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In a large bowl mix together the wet ingredients: shredded zucchini, shredded carrot, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, coconut oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a separate large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients: oat flour, all purpose flour (or gf flour), shredded coconut, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chopped walnuts and chopped Medjool dates/raisins.
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Evenly divide the batter between the muffin liners. Sprinkle the tops with rolled oats and a few more chopped walnuts if you’d like. Bake for 23-27 minutes or until a tester comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
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Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition Facts
Morning Glory Zucchini Carrot Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 272
Calories from Fat 128
% Daily Value*
Fat 14.2g22%
Saturated Fat 9.1g57%
Carbohydrates 34.7g12%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 15.7g17%
Protein 4.6g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.