Zucchini-Carrot Muffins

Prep Time
20 min.
Cook Time
18 min.
Yield
18
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Try these tasty Zucchini-Carrot Muffins. Whether you're starting your morning or looking for a veggie-ful dessert, you're sure to love our Zucchini-Carrot Muffins.

Ingredients

2 Eggland’s Best eggs, large

2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 Tbsp. oil

1 tsp. vanilla

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar, divided

2-3/4 cups flour, divided

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1-1/3 cups shredded zucchini, patted dry

1/2 cup shredded carrots, patted dry

1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

5 Tbsp. butter, melted

Preparation

  1. HEAT oven to 375°F.
  2. MIX eggs, applesauce, oil, vanilla, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar in medium bowl until blended.
  3. COMBINE 2 cups flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add applesauce mixture; stir just until blended. Stir in vegetables.
  4. SPOON into 18 paper-lined muffin cups.
  5. COMBINE nuts, butter, remaining brown sugar and remaining flour; sprinkle over muffin batter in cups.
  6. BAKE 18 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 min. Remove muffins from pans to wire racks; cool slightly or to room temperature.

Storage Know-How: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days before serving.

Nutrition Bonus: The carrots make these moist muffins a good source of vitamin A.

Nutrition

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Information per Serving
Serving Size 1
Calories 240
Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 125mg
Carbohydrates 39g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 4g

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