Toddler-Friendly Carrot and Zucchini Muffins

These healthy, toddler-friendly muffins are packed full of veggies while still tasting delicious! You might need to double the recipe because you'll want to eat some yourself.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 99 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ cup applesauce
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• cooking spray
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 pinch sea salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.

Step 2

Stir flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Beat eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in another bowl. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until evenly combined. Stir in carrot and zucchini. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes, before serving to hungry toddlers.