Carrot and Zucchini Mini-Muffins
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 24 mini-muffins
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 82 calorie
- Total Fat
- 5 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 0.5 grams
- Cholesterol
- 9 milligrams
- Sodium
- 74 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 8 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 grams
- Protein
- 2 grams
- Sugar
- 5 grams
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 35 min
- Cook: 15 min
Ingredients
Muffins:
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup brown rice flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated carrots (from1 medium peeled carrot)
1/2 cup grated zucchini (from 1 medium unpeeled zucchini)
1/2 cup raisins
Frosting (optional):
1 cup whipped cream cheese, at room temperature (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Directions
- For the muffins: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 mini-muffin cups with (1 1/2-inch) paper liners. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sieve together the flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add any solids leftover in the sieve to the bowl and mix in.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oil, syrup, and egg. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Mix in the grated carrot, grated zucchini, and raisins.
- Using 2 small spoons, fill the prepared muffin cups 3/4 full with the batter and bake until light golden, about 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- For the frosting: In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and honey until smooth.
- To serve: Spread the cooled muffins with frosting, if using, and serve.