Perfect Carrot and Zucchini Muffins for Breakfast

We are so short on time during weekday mornings that we too often forget to have breakfast. Well, this carrot and zucchini muffin recipe is here to revolutionize your mornings by letting you have breakfast on the go! You just have to prepare them in advance and slip one into your lunchbox to enjoy on the road on your way to the office or in the afternoon when you have a little craving. 

In fact, these versatile muffins can even be served as a dessert or to satisfy a little evening craving. The best part of all this is that this recipe is really healthy, nourishing your body with all the vitamins it needs to get through the day. Even the kids will love them! 

So without further ado, here's how to prepare these delicious carrot and zucchini muffins: 

 

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

1 cup grated zucchini, then dried

2 cups grated carrots

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup maple syrup

3 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

STEPS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a paper cup in each compartment of two muffin trays and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mix the sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, coconut, and hazelnuts until the ingredients are well combined. Stir in the carrot and zucchini. 

3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Whisk the wet ingredients, then incorporate more and more of the dry mixture with a spatula until the ingredients are well combined. 

4. Pour the mixture into the muffin tray compartments and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with only a few crumbs. Let cool for 7 minutes in the molds before transferring to a plate. 

5. Store for 3 days in an airtight container or up to 2 months in the freezer.

 

 

Note: This recipe makes about 21 carrot and zucchini muffins.