Carrot Zucchini Oatmeal Mini Muffins
Whole grain, veggie- and fruit-filled muffins that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup zucchini grated
- 1 cup carrot grated
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit. Grease mini muffin pan or coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In large bowl, mash ripe banana. Whisk in oil, egg, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Add flour mixture to banana mixture and stir until just combined.
- Grate carrot and zucchini directly into bowl. Add chocolate chips and hemp hearts, if using. Stir gently to incorporate added ingredients.
- Evenly distribute batter throughout mini muffin pan.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centre of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let muffins rest in pan before moving to a cooling rack.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of the Farm to School Manitoba Program Coordinator, Melodie Ho, MScFN, RD