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carrot apple zucchini muffins with cream cheese frosting

Carrot Apple Zucchini Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious carrot apple zucchini muffins topped with cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 cup grated apple
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, zucchini, and apple.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fill muffin cups with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Let muffins cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  8. Add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until creamy.
  9. Frost muffins with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container.
  • Frost just before serving for best texture.
  • Can substitute whole wheat flour for a healthier option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: carrot apple zucchini muffins, cream cheese frosting, healthy muffins