Carrot Cake Zucchini Muffins

Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp ginger

½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients

½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temp
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins

1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)
1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry (about 1 small)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
½ cup raisins or shredded coconut (optional)
Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional but Highly Recommended!)

4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp milk
👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep & Mix Dry Ingredients

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, mix oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in carrots, zucchini, and nuts.
3. Bake to Perfection

Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (fill ¾ full).
Bake 18-22 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 5 mins in pan, then transfer to a rack.
4. Glaze & Serve

Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

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