Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Looking for a way to sneak vegetables into breakfast? These moist muffins hide grated zucchini, carrot, and apple from your organic box Large Family Box in every bite. They're the kind of baking that makes you feel good about feeding your family something homemade.

Serves: 12 | Cooking Time: 35 mins

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vegetables:

  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about 200g)
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 apple, grated
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Step 1: Prepare Vegetables Grate zucchini, carrot, and apple. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini using a clean tea towel or paper towels. This prevents soggy muffins.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cases. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until combined.

Step 4: Combine and Bake Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in grated vegetables and raisins or chocolate chips. Don't overmix. Divide batter between muffin cases. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

STORAGE TIPS

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator: Keep for up to 1 week refrigerated.

Freezer: Freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

VARIATIONS

Add Nuts: Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.

Banana Version: Replace apple with mashed banana.

Chocolate Chip: Add chocolate chips for kid-friendly version.

Healthier: Use wholemeal flour and reduce sugar by half.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH

  • Morning tea with coffee
  • School lunchboxes
  • Breakfast on the go
  • Afternoon snack with butter

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Organic zucchini, carrots, and apples from organic vegetables Adelaide add moisture and natural sweetness to these muffins. The vegetables are barely noticeable, making these perfect for sneaking extra nutrition into kids' diets.

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