Triple Hitter Muffins

26

Makes

24 servings

Our mini-testers clamoured for these treats chock full of veggies. Applesauce makes these a low-fat, super- moist muffin that parents will be happy to watch toddlers gobble up any time of day.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour , or whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar. Beat in egg, then applesauce. Stir in carrots and zucchini.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet, until just mixed. Grease 2 mini-muffin trays. Spoon batter to the very top of muffin cups and bake 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted in a muffin.
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