Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
1 unit

cooking spray

for coating

1 cup

zucchini

shredded unpeeled

1 cup

carrots

shredded

1 unit

apple

cored and shredded

1 cup

nonfat plain yogurt

plain

1 cup

sucralose and brown sugar blend

such as Splenda(R) brown sugar blend

2 unit

eggs

0.5 cup

unsweetened applesauce

0.5 cup

skim milk

2 tbsp

canola oil

1 tsp

lemon zest

from 1 lemon

1 tsp

orange zest

from 1 orange

2 cup

all-purpose flour

1.5 cup

whole wheat flour

1 tbsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

ground nutmeg

0.5 tsp

ground allspice

0.5 cup

chopped walnuts

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~3 min

Coat 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.

Step 3
~3 min

In a large bowl, stir together zucchini, carrots, and apple.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix in yogurt, sucralose and brown sugar blend, eggs, applesauce, skim milk, canola oil, lemon zest, and orange zest until thoroughly combined.

Step 5
~3 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~3 min

Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.

Step 7
~3 min

Fold in walnuts.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.

Step 9
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.

Use a combination of different apple varieties for a more complex flavor.

Let the muffins cool completely before storing to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (cinnamon and spice)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or cream cheese.

Pair with a cup of coffee or tea.

Enjoy as a quick and easy breakfast on the go.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Eggs
Bacon
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common American breakfast and snack food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

75/100

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