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Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Published on January 7, 2018, Updated February 23, 2021 by Kristin Maxwell | 219 Comments

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Want something healthy for breakfast, that is satisfying and wholesome and also really delicious? These Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins, made with whole wheat and golden raisins, are the perfect option!

Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins, made with whole wheat and golden raisins, are the perfect option for a healthy, wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack.

*This post has been updated from 2013

Remember a few weeks ago when my son was asking me to make him some muffins, and I was too, well, LAZY? I made him cranberry pancakes instead and it satisfied him, but darn it if he wasn’t still asking for muffins.

Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins, made with whole wheat and golden raisins, are the perfect option for a healthy, wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack.

Recently my five year old daughter was needed to increase her fiber intake. Ahem. So I decided to make some muffins, and to make them super healthy. I thought they would hate them but they LOVED them! They each had two for breakfast and asked for them the next day. (Despite my daughter catching me dumping shredded carrot in the bowl – “Mom, are those CARROTS???”).

Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins, made with whole wheat and golden raisins, are the perfect option for a healthy, wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack.

Tips for making the best Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins:

  1. Spray the pan generously with nonstick cooking spray. This is my preference over using paper liners because the liners have a tendency to stick sometimes and you can lose a precious raisin or two.
  2. Squeeze the liquid out of the carrots and zucchini. You want them to be moist, but not mushy. Take a clean flour sack towel or several paper towels stacked together, and wrap the shredded veggies in it. Twist the ends until tightly wrapped, then gently squeeze. This is best done over a bowl to catch the liquid.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients separately. The wet ingredients can be mixed as long as you like and it won’t affect the muffins. Once the dry and wet ingredients mix though, the gluten is activated and over-mixing can cause a very dense muffin. These muffins are already pretty dense with the oatmeal and the whole wheat, so you want to keep this in mind when mixing.
  4. Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 of the way full. Did you know, an ice cream scoop is the perfect size for filling muffin cups? Use an ice cream scoop for muffins and cupcakes and they will be even in size every time!

Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins, made with whole wheat and golden raisins, are the perfect option for a healthy, wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack.

Interestingly enough, my kids really enjoyed these muffins. They are tender and moist, and hearty enough for a quick stand-alone breakfast. Between the oats and whole wheat and the raisins, there is tons of fiber and lots of vitamins from the carrots and zucchini, which also happen to keep these muffins super moist.

Here are some more delicious muffin recipes to try:

  • Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins
  •  Sweet Potato Muffins

And zucchini fans will love these delicious zucchini recipes:

  •  Parmesan Zucchini Crisps
  • Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
  • Zucchini Bread


Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Kristin
Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins, made with whole wheat and golden raisins, are the perfect option for a healthy, wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs + 1 large egg white
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners, or spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the zucchini and carrots. We want moist, not mushy.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and oil. Stir in grated zucchini and carrots.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake for approx. 20 minutes. They are done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean, and tops spring back when lightly touched.
  • Coll completely in the muffin pans and serve. 
  • Store in a tightly sealed container for 4-5 days.

Notes

Adapted from Eating Well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 300kcal
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  1. Jillian says

    February 15, 2021 at 11:46 am

    I don’t know what I did wrong 🙁 these were very dry & dense. I did 1/2 the amount of oil & subbed it with applesauce & only 1/2 cup sugar. Maybe I messed it up? My 3 yr old loved them! I wanted them for my 6 month old but I’m afraid they’re a tad dense for her. Any suggestions of what I may have done wrong?? They were super sticky!

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      Hi Jillian, any time you swap out ingredients from a recipe, you run the risk of it not coming out quite right. That said, since they are made with wheat flour and oats, they do tend to be a little more dense than your typical muffin.

      Reply
  2. Lauren says

    October 22, 2020 at 10:53 am

    These have become one of our new favorites! My kids love them and don’t even know there’s veggies in these. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 23, 2020 at 9:07 am

      You are so welcome Lauren! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  3. Susanne says

    October 13, 2020 at 5:50 am

    Love them!!! I have made them multiple times! Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 13, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      You are so welcome Susanne! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  4. Graciela Rivera says

    October 3, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    Super deli!!! First time I make them! I doubled the recipe! I added 1 organic apple (grated) and 2/3 of the sugar was Splenda! They are soooo good! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 5, 2020 at 8:28 am

      You are so welcome Graciela! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Torri says

    August 2, 2020 at 8:40 am

    Hi! I just made mini muffins and cooked them for about 18 min. I also subbed the oil for applesauce and they taste great! Will probably cut the sugar next time, but still very tasty and fluffy!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      August 3, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      Hi Torri, Thanks for the awesome feedback

      Reply
  6. Dahlia campbell says

    July 19, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Love this recipe!!! Followed the recipe almost to a tee, need to subs the raisins to chopped walnuts as my kids don’t like raisins. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      July 20, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Thank you Dahlia for the awesome feedback!

      Reply
  7. Marci Haugh says

    June 7, 2020 at 7:24 am

    These are so delicious! Could I use applesauce instead of white sugar?

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:31 am

      I haven’t tried that. But applesauce is usually used to replace liquid ingredients like oil or eggs, so you’d have to test it and see if it works.

      Reply
  8. NADINE BALESTRINO says

    June 6, 2020 at 11:57 am

    I used 1/4 brown sugar, and 1/2 cp erythritol. The mixture was rather thick and I’m waiting for them to cook. Don’t see how they could be bad!

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Anytime you alter the ingredients it can change the outcome. How were they?

      Reply
  9. Cara says

    May 11, 2020 at 5:23 am

    I found that this was WAY too sweet even after cutting the sugar to 1 cup. Otherwise a great, toddler-friendly recipe though. I will be making these again! Perhaps with 2/3 cup sugar.

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:03 am

      Yes you can cut the sugar without a problem!

      Reply
  10. Breanna Arviso says

    April 29, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    My boys and husband request these by name! I’m not a cook at all, but these come out moist and amazing every single time. They gobble them up for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Thanks for the great share 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      May 3, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      You are so welcome Breanna! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  11. Valerie says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    How long should I bake for mini muffins?

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      May 3, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      I haven’t tried mini muffins with this recipe. But I’d start wit 10-12 minutes and test for doneness, then add a couple minutes more if needed.

      Reply
  12. Sheena says

    April 10, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    If I don’t have whole wheat flour can I just use it as all purpose flour?

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      April 12, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      Yes you can just use all-purpose flour.

      Reply
  13. Mary says

    March 7, 2020 at 9:35 am

    These muffins were delicious. I thought they might be dry but they are not!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      March 11, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Glad you enjoyed the muffins! Thanks for stopping by Mary.

      Reply
  14. Jenny says

    February 29, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    Grandchildren love eating these muffins after making them. They all said *****! Now they have school treats ready in the freezer.

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      February 29, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      Yay! So glad they loved them!!

      Reply
  15. Destiny Brucie says

    December 31, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    I was wondering if the carrots & zucchini are cooked beforehand? Sorry I’m new in the kitchen 😝

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      December 31, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      Nope! They soften as they bake.

      Reply
  16. Amy says

    October 4, 2019 at 10:49 am

    Amazing! I have made your recipe many times now! Recently I switched out the sugar for a zero calorie granulated sweetener (erythritol/spenda mix) and also replaced the oil with homemade pumpkin puree! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 6, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      You are so welcome Amy, thank you so much for taking the time to leave some positive feedback

      Reply
  17. Trudy says

    October 2, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    These are wonderful ❣️. I doubled the recipe and put 1 cup sugar, 1 C monk fruit and 1/4 C Stevia blend brown sugar. I also did half oil and half applesauce, then I added 1/2 C chopped pecans and left out the raisins. Hubby loves them and I took them to the gym to celebrate a friend’s birthday after a workout and everyone loved them. PERFECT! 👍

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 3, 2019 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Trudy! Great additions, Thanks for dropping by and sharing.

      Reply
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