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Moist Homemade Zucchini Carrot Morning Glory Muffins

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These moist and tender muffins combine shredded zucchini, carrot, pineapple, and warm spices for a wholesome breakfast or snack. They are quick to make, flavorful, and perfect for sneaking veggies into your diet.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup (110g) shredded zucchini, packed
  • 1 cup (110g) shredded carrot, packed
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup (90g) raisins or golden raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Shred 1 cup each of zucchini and carrot using a box grater or food processor. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat eggs with sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy (about 1-2 minutes). Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, then stir in crushed pineapple. Mix gently but well.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in shredded zucchini, shredded carrot, chopped nuts, and raisins if using.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
  8. Remove the tin from the oven and let muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Vanilla extract is important for flavor. Muffins freeze well; wrap individually and reheat in toaster oven or microwave.

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