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12 muffins Recipe

12 muffins Recipe

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Healthy Morning Glory Zucchini Muffins are a delightful, nutritious treat packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, zucchini, carrots, raisins, and nuts. These moist and flavorful muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Muffins
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Additional Ingredients:

  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease and flour.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. Add in vegetables and fruits: Mix in zucchini, carrots, raisins, and nuts.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow muffins to cool in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • You can swap out the raisins or nuts for your favorite dried fruits or nuts.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These muffins freeze well individually wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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