Kid-Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins
Kid-Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins are moist and gently sweet, with warm cinnamon and a tender crumb from whole wheat flour and oats. Applesauce and a touch of maple syrup balance the earthiness of grated carrot and zucchini, making these perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an after-school snack.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kid-Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 71 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper liners.
- 2
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
In another bowl, beat the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until evenly combined. Stir in the carrot and zucchini. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes, before serving to hungry toddlers.
- Calories 138.48 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 5.55 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 23.4 g 9%
- Total Fat 2.97 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 78.16 mg High 26%
- Sodium 54.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.06 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 9.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.1 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 232.33 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 21.17 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Kid Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 138.48 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kid-Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Carrot, Cooking Spray. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kid-Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 138.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kid-Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Kid-Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins healthy?
- Kid-Friendly Carrot & Zucchini Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 138.48 calories and 5.55 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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