Carrot Zucchini Muffins
These moist Carrot Zucchini Muffins with a sweet glaze are the perfect treat for fall snacks, breakfast or dessert-made with grated zucchini. Makes 12 muffins.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots, peeled first
- 1 cup grated zucchini, press the water out of with a paper towel
- ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional
- ½ cup raisins, optional
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
- Grate the zucchini and add it to a dinner plate. Lay a few paper towels on top and press down on the zucchini with your hands, to remove any water.
- To the same bowl. fold in the grated carrots, zucchini, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and lemon extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 272kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 245mg, Potassium: 168mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 1848IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg