Angie’s Favourite Forest Hike Muffins

This recipe for veggie filled forest hike muffins makes it worthwhile to drag out the food processor! But a hand grater will work just as well. Whatever you use is worth it though, I love these muffins!

~ Angie

Angie’s Favourite Forest Hike Muffins

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cool 10 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Baking, Snack
Servings 18 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded carrot
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped peeled apple
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds (omit for school snacks)
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Gently toss together carrot, zucchini, apple, coconut, almonds and orange peel in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Separately combine eggs, oil and vanilla.
  • Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick). Fold in carrot mixture.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
  • Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Yield: 18 standard size muffins.
Keyword Muffins

    Banana Chocolate Muffins

    banana muffins

    Angie loves this version of Banana Chocolate Muffins because most of the time, baking is a last-minute venture, and with this recipe the butter is just put into the microwave to melt. You don’t have to get it room temp! Because who has time for that sort of preparation?

    banana muffins

    Super Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Course Baking
    Servings 12 muffins

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 ripe bananas
    • cup butter 75 g, melted
    • ½ cup sugar 100 g
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 185 g
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tsp freeze-dried banana powder
    • salt to taste
    • ½ cup mini chocolate chips 85 g, plus ¼ cup garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
    • In a bowl, add the bananas and mash until smooth. Add in the melted butter and stir until well combined.
    • Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla and mix well.
    • Combine flour, baking soda, banana powder and salt in bowl and whisk together. Add to banana butter mixture until incorporated. Do not overmix.
    • Add in the chocolate chips and mix.
    • Using a large cookie scoop, add to muffin liners in pan. Top with a few additional chocolate chips.
    • Bake for 15 minutes until slightly brown and tester comes out clean.
    • Cool completely before serving.
    • Enjoy!
    Keyword Baking, Bananas, Chocolate, Muffins