Carrot Zucchini Muffins

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Anita Sterrett, Anchorage, Alaska

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 13, 2022

In Anchorage, Alaska, Anita Sterrett uses carrot cake mix to stir up these moist muffins chock-full of zucchini, nuts and raisins. "They make great snacks and are wonderful for dessert when spread with cream cheese frosting," she notes.

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Carrot Zucchini Muffins

Yield:about 16 muffins
Prep:10 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package carrot cake mix (regular size)
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, applesauce, oil and egg for 30 seconds; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, raisins and pecans.
  2. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
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