Description
These Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins are moist and flavorful, featuring wholesome ingredients like oats, zucchini, and carrots. They make a perfect quick breakfast or snack option, ideal for anyone looking for homemade, healthy treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs (or flax egg substitute: 3 tbsp ground flaxseed + 9 tbsp water)
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
- 1 cup carrots, finely grated
- ½ cup mashed banana (or applesauce)
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, and milk, whisking until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and fold in the grated zucchini, carrots, and mashed banana until just combined.
- Gently stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar, taking care not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of each muffin before baking.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
These muffins freeze well, making them perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
