Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons (7g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (4g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Kosher salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Milk: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Grated zucchini: 1 cup (120g)
- Grated carrot: 1 cup (120g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk.
- Add the zucchini and carrot to the butter-sugar mixture and stir until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill the prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
Per muffin (1/8th recipe):
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy
- Sweet and slightly spicy
- Healthy and hearty
User Comments:
- "These muffins are delicious! They're moist and flavorful, and I love the combination of zucchini and carrot."
- "I made these muffins for breakfast, and they were a hit with my family. They're so easy to make, and they taste great."
- "I added some chopped walnuts to my muffins for extra crunch. They were so good!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- It's important not to overfill the muffin cups, as the muffins will rise during baking.
- If you don't have muffin liners, you can grease the muffin cups with butter or cooking spray.
- To prevent the muffins from sticking to the pan, let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
