Veggie Muffins
I grew my first zucchini plant in our backyard this summer (love growing my own food!) and these muffins are my favorite way to use them up. The applesauce and orange juice in this recipe gives it an added sweetness and flavor that prevents Kate from turning her nose up at the fact that it's veggie-packed, and keeps it from needing too much sugar. Winning!
Ingredients
1 egg
3/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c. applesauce
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. white flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1 c. shredded carrot
1 c. shredded zucchini
1/2 c. raisins
Directions
1. Beat egg in a large bowl.
2. Add orange juice, applesauce, and sugar. Beat well.
3. Sift together dry ingredients.
4. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture. Mix until moist.
5. Gently fold in shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, and raisins.
6. Spoon into well greased muffin pan, about 2/3 full.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
This recipe makes 12 freezer-friendly muffins. Enjoy!
(Recipe Credit)
15 comments:
Yum. Love the way the veggies are snuck in there!
Love it! I'm trying these :)
Those look really good, if I could convince my husband to try them I would so make them, where did you get the recipe?
Those sound good. Healthy. I wonder if they would stay healthy if you added chocolate chips? Mm.
jbhat
You do a great job of shooting step by step pictures and easy to follow instructions. Everything in your life looks so beautiful! I am envious. : )
Oh man I could tear these suckers UP right now. Nomnomnom.
Thanks everyone!
@J. Obrien--I linked the recipe credit at the bottom of the post. I found this on Food.com.
@jbhat--I like where your head's at. Make it happen.
@Carol--Well that's certainly easy to explain...I don't share my ENTIRE life on my blog, lol! ;)
@Beth--I'd Fed Ex some to 'Bama!
I made these today for my husband's mid-morning snacks while at work. Of course I had to sample one. Delicious. Nice and moist and yummmy. Next time I may put a little more cinnamon in for our tastes but otherwise they are fabulous!
Beautiful photography by the way!
So wonderful to hear! Thank you Anonymous!
Like all the recipes you post- this is a winner. I think these are now my new favorites, just beating out the protein pancakes. You should think about creating a G&D cookbook...seriously;) Thanks for sharing such easy, healthy and delicious food.
Okay, my muffins are in the oven! How did you make the zuchini look so pretty shredded? I tried to use a veggie peeler - disaster. So, I had to finely chop it. Thanks for the recipe! CC in VA
You are too sweet Alison, thank you!
@CC: I used the shredder attachment on my food processor. I hope you liked your first batch!
Okay, thanks for the tip! They were a huge hit with the entire family! Thank you! CC in VA
Can you suggest a good substitute for zucchini? My 2 year old daughter hates zucchini..
I love you dusty , And I love Kate more.. Following you through the past years I feel like a part of your little happy family.
Love from Emily
A reader from Maldives
@CC: So happy to hear they were a hit!
@Emily: Such a sweet comment, thank you. I would suggest simply omitting the zucchini - or if you'd like, you could increase the carrot a little bit. Hope that helps!
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