Zucchini & Carrot Morning Muffins

Taste

These morning muffins are a clever and comforting way to make the most of late-summer or fall abundance from your weekly basket. With a batter gently sweetened by rich amber maple syrup and warmed by ground cinnamon, they bake up incredibly tender. The grated carrots and zucchini melt right into the crumb, keeping each bite moist, while toasted walnuts offer an earthy, satisfying crunch.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven. Set the oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with butter.
2. Combine the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. Whisk the wet ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter and amber maple syrup until smooth. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
4. Mix wet and dry. Pour the wet mixture into the dry flour mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
5. Fold in the vegetables and nuts. Add the grated carrots, prepared zucchini, and chopped walnuts to the batter. Gently fold them in until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.
6. Bake. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. ⏱︎ 22 min
7. Cool. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. ⏱︎ 5 min

Tips

• Squeezing the Zucchini: Zucchini holds a lot of water. After grating, place it in a clean kitchen towel and gently wring it out over the sink to remove excess moisture and prevent soggy muffins.
• Serving: These are excellent slightly warm with an extra pat of cultured butter.
• Storage: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months. Reheat in a warm oven or microwave briefly before serving.