Best 2 Carrot Zucchini Yogurt Muffins Recipes

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Carrot zucchini yogurt muffins are an easy and delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. These moist and flavorful muffins are made with a combination of shredded carrots and zucchini, which add a subtle sweetness and texture. Yogurt provides a tangy flavor and helps keep the muffins moist. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or a fun way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, these carrot zucchini yogurt muffins are a great choice.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT-ZUCCHINI YOGURT MUFFINS



Carrot-Zucchini Yogurt Muffins image

Egg whites beaten to stiff peaks ensure that the texture of these whole-grain muffins remains light. Fresh carrots and zucchini keep these vegetable muffins moist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (3 ounces) pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater (2 cups)
1 large zucchini, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a standard (12-cup) muffin tin with cooking spray. Whisk together flours, pecans, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Stir together carrots, zucchini, yogurt, egg yolks, molasses, and orange zest in a large bowl. Fold flour mixture into carrot mixture until just combined. With a whisk or a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until shiny, stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the carrot mixture.
  • Spoon batter into prepared tin, filling to the brims. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of 1 comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 g, Cholesterol 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201 g

CARROT-ZUCCHINI YOGURT MUFFINS



CARROT-ZUCCHINI YOGURT MUFFINS image

Categories     Breakfast     Bake     High Fiber     Muffin

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup pecans,toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup tasted wheat germ
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups carrots, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 1/2 cups zucchini, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest.

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a standard muffin tin with cooking spray. Whisk together flours, pecans, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir together carrots, zucchini, yogurt, egg yolks, molasses, and orange zest in large bowl. fold flour mixture into carrot mixture until just combined. With a whisk or a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until shiny, stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the carrot mixture. Spoon batter into prepared tin, filling to the brims. Bake until a toothpick insertged into center of 1 comes out clean, about 25 minutes. let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, grated carrots and zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have yogurt, you can substitute buttermilk or sour cream.
  • To make the muffins even more moist, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or raisins.
  • If you want a sweeter muffin, add 1/2 cup of sugar or honey.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Carrot zucchini yogurt muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are packed with nutrients and flavor, and they are easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of muffins that the whole family will enjoy.

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