Zucchini Carrot Muffins

  • 1/2 C Carrot, grated      

  • 1/2 C Zucchini, grated &squeezed dry   

  • 2 Eggs, lightly beaten  

  • 1/2 Cup Ripe Banana, mashed

  • 1/4 C Butter, melted & cooled    

  • 1/4 C Maple Syrup or Honey                 

  • 1 1/4 C Whole Wheat Flour         

  • 1/4 tspSalt                    

  • 1/2 Chocolate Chips (optional) 

  • 1 tsp Baking Powder       

  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda

Preheat the oven to 375F and grease a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. Add the carrot, zucchini, eggs, banana, butter, and maple syrup to a medium bowl. Gently stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add chocolate chips if using. Divide the batter among the prepared pan. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 2 minutes. Use a paring knife, if needed, to help remove the muffins to a wire rack. Let cool and serve or store. tore in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, up to 5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.