Carrot Apple Zucchini Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

By: Rabia

Carrot Apple Zucchini Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting 🥕🍏🥒🧁
Moist and flavorful muffins packed with fresh carrots, apple, and zucchini, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a healthy snack or a delightful breakfast treat! 🌟
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
✅ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✅ 1 cup whole wheat flour
✅ 1 teaspoon baking soda
✅ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
✅ 1/2 teaspoon salt
✅ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
✅ 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
✅ 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
✅ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
✅ 1/2 cup brown sugar
✅ 1/2 cup vegetable oil
✅ 1/4 cup applesauce
✅ 3 large eggs
✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✅ 1 cup grated carrots
✅ 1 cup grated zucchini
✅ 1 cup grated apple (peeled and cored)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
✅ 8 oz cream cheese, softened
✅ 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
✅ 1/2 cup powdered sugar
✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Prepare the Muffins:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Fold in Veggies and Fruit: Fold in the grated carrots, zucchini, and apple.
Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Muffins:
Once the muffins are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting over the top of each muffin.
Optionally, garnish with additional grated carrots, zucchini, and apple for a decorative touch.
Tips:
Store muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
For a healthier option, you can replace half of the sugar with honey or maple syrup.
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