How to Make Toddler-Friendly Carrot and Zucchini Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Toddlers can be notoriously picky eaters, making it a challenge for parents to ensure they are getting all the necessary nutrients. However, one way to sneak in some extra vegetables is by incorporating them into delicious and nutritious muffins. These Toddler-Friendly Carrot and Zucchini Muffins are not only packed with vitamins and minerals, but they also make for a perfect on-the-go snack or a quick breakfast option.

With a soft and moist texture, these muffins are sure to be a hit...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup grated zucchini

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • Stir flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Beat eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in another bowl. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until evenly combined. Stir in carrot and zucchini. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into 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.
  • Nutrition

    99 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 257mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 152mg