Good Morning! I hope you are enjoying summer so far–is it seriously almost July 4th? Do you have any fun plans for the holiday?
Today’s recipe isn’t July 4th themed..but it is kid-friendly which in my house is #1. Carrot and Zucchini Muffins are a hit with my 2 year old. They are moist and packed with shredded carrots and zucchini with some added sweetness from dried fruit.
The recipe has nuts in it but if your child is too young or allergic just eliminate them from the recipe.
I have been on a mission to incorporate vegetables into Will’s food whenever possible. He likes to eat vegetables but not as much as he likes fruit so I need to get that balance in there. Don’t get me wrong my husband and I liked these muffins too but they were a bigger hit with my son, who calls them “cake.” Hey, if he wants to think muffins with vegetables in them are cake, I’ll take it!
Source: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/zucchini-and-carrot-muffins-recipe
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Julia
Julia
I made these for my 3 year old daughter’s preschool class and they were a hit. I doubled your recipe and added vanilla extract, allspice, and nutmeg and it was fantastic. My daughter even helped make these with me. They teacher was quite impressed with my baking skills; thanks for making me look like Martha Stewart
I love that you added those spices–that is a fantastic idea! I will need to try that! Also, that is great you were able to involve your 3 year old–nothing like starting them as young as possible! Thanks for the feedback–it is always nice to hear. 🙂
It took me a while to get around to making these… and I wasn’t sure everyone would be on board, but they certainly are. Thanks for the added yummy in my kitchen!
Karen-I am so glad your family liked these!! They aren’t as bad as they sound! 😉
I love it because it is a healthy muffin recipe. I’m tired of buying store-bought carrot cakes and muffins because it seems like they don’t put carrots more which makes me think they are only carrot cake in color. As this one is homemade, I can be assured I am getting the benefits of carrots even if I am eating sweets.
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Forget kid friendly, I want these!!!!
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They are adult friendly too! 😉
These look so great! I loooovvve carrot & zucchini muffins!
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Thanks Kelli! I do too–they are good!
I love putting veg in muffins. It’s always a struggle with my daughter to eat her vegetables. Thanks for the recipe. Have a great 4th of July!
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Me too! And you are welcome. Have a great 4th!
These sound awesome!
Thanks Teighan!
Thanks Tieghan!
Wonderful muffins and when they look like a cupcake, kids will eat it. 🙂
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