Cream Cheese Frosted Carrot Apple Zucchini Muffins

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These Carrot Apple Zucchini Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect fall-inspired treat. Packed with fresh grated vegetables and fruit, each bite is soft, moist, and bursting with natural sweetness. The cream cheese frosting adds the ideal creamy, tangy balance to the spiced muffin base, making it irresistible.

  1. Ingredients:
    For the Muffins:
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup finely grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
    • 1/2 cup finely grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
    • 1/2 cup peeled and grated apple (about 1 medium apple)
    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
    For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt
    Directions:
    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
    3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth. Add the oil and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
    4. Stir in the grated carrots, zucchini, and apple until evenly distributed in the batter.
    5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
    6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
    7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    8. While the muffins are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy.
    9. Once the muffins have cooled completely, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top of each muffin. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
    Kcal: 290 kcal per muffin | Servings: 12 servings

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