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Deliciously Moist Carrot Cake Zucchini Muffins You Need to Try

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Delicious and moist muffins made with zucchini and carrots, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line the muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
  5. Fold in grated zucchini and carrots.
  6. Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just combined.
  7. Add walnuts or raisins if desired, folding them in gently.
  8. Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg