CARROT-ZUCCHINI YOGURT MUFFINS

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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

Yasmika Pamudith
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I'll definitely be making these muffins again.


adzani pepertual
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover carrots and zucchini.


Katlego Zimbo
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I'm not a huge fan of yogurt, but I really liked these muffins. The yogurt adds a nice tanginess.


Miss World
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These muffins are so moist and fluffy. They're the perfect comfort food.


Ali Affan
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I love the carrot and zucchini in these muffins. They add such a nice flavor and texture.


Md Sajahan Sorkar
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These muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Siraj Zaheer
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I made these muffins for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


zamin aslanov
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Seso James
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I'm not a big fan of carrot muffins, but these were actually really good!


Raza Muhgel
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These muffins are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ali Mubshar
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I love these muffins! They're so moist and flavorful.


Shambhu Chaudhary
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover carrots and zucchini. They're also a great snack or breakfast option.


Nadiya Nadiya
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but these muffins were surprisingly good! The carrot and yogurt really balance out the zucchini flavor.


Janet van Tonder
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love that they're healthy too, with all the carrots and zucchini in them.


Debra Collings
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I made these muffins for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Eyoel Asefa
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These muffins turned out amazing! They're so moist and fluffy, and the carrot and zucchini add a nice sweetness and texture. I also love the yogurt in the batter, it makes them extra moist and flavorful.