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CARROT APPLE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

These Carrot Apple Zucchini Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with fresh veggies and fruit for natural sweetness. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, they make the perfect breakfast treat or dessert!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Muffins:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup grated carrot
  • ½ cup grated zucchini squeezed dry
  • ½ cup grated apple peeled and squeezed dry
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Step No.1: Preheat Oven
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease with cooking spray.
Step No.2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step No.3: Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.
Step No.4: Combine and Add Veggies
  1. Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in carrot, zucchini, apple, and nuts.
Step No.5: Bake Muffins
  1. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step No.6: Cool and Frost
  1. Let muffins cool completely before frosting.
Step No.7: Make Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Spread or pipe onto muffins.

Notes

  • Squeeze the zucchini and apple well to remove excess moisture for fluffy muffins.
  • Make them healthier: Swap half the oil for Greek yogurt or more applesauce.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • No Frosting? Sprinkle with powdered sugar instead!
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • Raisin Muffins: Add ¼ cup raisins for extra sweetness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.