Rise Shine Muffins
Start your day on a wholesome note with these hearty Rise & Shine Muffins, a healthy breakfast or snack packed with goodness in every bite! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, honey, and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins also feature a nutrient-rich blend of shredded carrots, zucchini, and rolled oats, making them the perfect grab-and-go treat. Made with whole wheat flour and flavored with a touch of cinnamon, they offer a satisfying balance of flavor and texture, while optional add-ins like chopped nuts and raisins add a delightful crunch and chew. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these muffins are a time-saving, guilt-free indulgence for busy mornings. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as a make-ahead option for your weekly meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups rolled oats
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 0.5 cups mashed ripe banana
- 0.25 cups honey
- 0.25 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups milk
- 0.5 cups chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cups raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, mashed banana, honey, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts and raisins for added texture and flavor.
Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Rise & Shine Muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
