CARROT-ZUCCHINI YOGURT MUFFINS

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Egg whites beaten to stiff peaks ensure that the texture of these whole-grain muffins remains light. Fresh carrots and zucchini keep these vegetable muffins moist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (3 ounces) pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater (2 cups)
1 large zucchini, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a standard (12-cup) muffin tin with cooking spray. Whisk together flours, pecans, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Stir together carrots, zucchini, yogurt, egg yolks, molasses, and orange zest in a large bowl. Fold flour mixture into carrot mixture until just combined. With a whisk or a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until shiny, stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the carrot mixture.
  • Spoon batter into prepared tin, filling to the brims. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of 1 comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 g, Cholesterol 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201 g

Yared Yizengaw
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These muffins are a great way to start the day. They're filling and satisfying, and they give me a boost of energy.


Jaylyn Balladeng
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I made these muffins with chocolate chips and they were amazing! They're a perfect treat for a party or a special occasion.


Novuyo Khumalo
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These muffins are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a blender and bake them.


Okoronkwo Stanley
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour. The muffins turned out great!


Kys Discord
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These muffins are delicious! I made them for my kids and they loved them. They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Teshu Bathika
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my muffins turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Charzxdunkin Love
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These muffins are a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more baking powder next time.


zaliyah taylor
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I love the combination of carrots and zucchini in these muffins. They're so moist and flavorful.


Kenneth baguma
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also a healthy snack or breakfast option.


Ella Hosler
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but these muffins were surprisingly good. The yogurt and honey give them a nice sweetness.


Wrangler Sheffield
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I made these muffins for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Omozeghian Orobosa
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They're moist and flavorful, and the zucchini and carrots add a nice texture. I'll definitely be making these again.