Carrot zucchini muffins are made with shredded carrot, shredded zucchini, and cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. They're tender, moist, and perfectly sweetened. Pair them with your morning coffee for breakfast!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time16 minutesmins
Total Time31 minutesmins
Servings: 12muffins
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
1cup(135g)finely grated zucchini, do not drain liquid out
1cup(120g)finely grated carrot, do not drain liquid out
½cup(50g)granulated sugar
¼cup(53g)brown sugar
¼cup(50g)vegetable oil
1large egg
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ¾cups(210g)all-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
2teaspoonscinnamon
¼teaspoonground ginger
¼teaspoonground nutmeg
½teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
In a large bowl, add finely grated zucchini and carrot (do not drain/squeeze any liquid out!), granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Divide batter between 12 muffin tins, filling to about ⅔ full. Bake for about 16 to 19 minutes, OR until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with crumbs (baking times will vary based on your oven and type of pan used).
Transfer muffins to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before unwrapping (muffins/cupcakes will stick to the wrappers if they're still warm).
Leftover muffins will keep in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If your muffins are very moist/wet, I recommend refrigerating.
Muffins can be frozen for up to 6 months. Tightly wrap in plastic wrap/foil and store in a freezer safe bag or container. Thaw on the counter top for 1 hour.
There's no need to peel the skin off your zucchini, and no need to drain any liquid from your shredded zucchini or carrot. The recipe is written to include this liquid.