Spiced Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Spiced Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Ready in 45 mins

Ingredients

1. 1 cup butter

2. 1 cup white sugar

3. 3 eggs

4. 2 cups grated zucchini

5. 1 cup grated carrots

6. 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

7. 3 cups all-purpose flour

8. 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

9. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

10. 1 teaspoon salt

11. 1 teaspoon baking soda

12. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

13. 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

14. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line cups with paper liners.

2. Combine butter, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in zucchini, carrots, and vanilla extract.

3. Combine flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Mix into the creamed butter mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into the greased muffin cups.

4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes.

Footnotes:

Cook's Note:
Substitute pumpkin pie spice for the nutmeg if preferred.

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 227 calories; 11.6 g fat; 28 g carbohydrates; 3.6 g protein; 50 mg cholesterol; 254 mg sodium. Full nutrition