Zucchini Carrot Muffins

The recipe Zucchini Carrot Muffins can be made in approximately 35 minutes. For 32 cents per serving, you get a hor d'oeuvre that serves 16. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 193 calories. 73 people were impressed by this recipe. This recipe from Taste of Home requires applesauce, egg, pecans, and zucchini. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. With a spoonacular score of 17%, this dish is not so spectacular. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Carrot Zucchini Muffins, Zucchini Carrot Muffins, and Carrot Zucchini Muffins.

Servings: 16

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 25 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup applesauce

1 egg

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup raisins

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 package carrot cake mix (regular size)

1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini

Equipment:

bowl

muffin liners

toothpicks

wire rack

frying pan

Cooking instruction summary:

Directions In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, applesauce, oil and egg for 30 seconds; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, raisins and pecans. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: about 16 muffins. Originally published as Zucchini Carrot Muffins in Quick CookingJuly/August 1999, p16 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 214 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 208 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend

 

Step by step:


1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, applesauce, oil and egg for 30 seconds; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, raisins and pecans.

2. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.

3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.


Nutrition Information:

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72k Calories
0.85g Protein
5g Total Fat
5g Carbs
1% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
72k
4%

Fat
5g
9%

  Saturated Fat
3g
19%

Carbohydrates
5g
2%

  Sugar
1g
1%

Cholesterol
10mg
3%

Sodium
5mg
0%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
0.85g
2%

Manganese
0.17mg
8%

Fiber
0.77g
3%

Copper
0.06mg
3%

Potassium
79mg
2%

Vitamin B1
0.03mg
2%

Vitamin C
1mg
2%

Phosphorus
20mg
2%

Vitamin B2
0.03mg
2%

Magnesium
7mg
2%

Vitamin B6
0.03mg
2%

Iron
0.29mg
2%

Vitamin E
0.22mg
1%

Selenium
1µg
1%

Zinc
0.21mg
1%

Vitamin K
1µg
1%

Folate
4µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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