Enjoy a delicious and nutritious treat with these gluten-free zucchini carrot muffins. Packed with wholesome ingredients like zucchini, carrots, and gluten-free flour, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. They are easy to make and a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, shredded carrots, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Zucchini and carrots add moisture and nutrients to these muffins.
Gluten-free flour makes these muffins suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
These muffins can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.