Hidden Veggie Muffins

Ingredients

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• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups grated veggies (combination of carrots , zucchini, etc.)
• 1/2 cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
• 1 medium banana
• 1/4 cup greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

On Hand

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup flour , all-purpose
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• 4 tablespoon butter , unsalted (or coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a medium size bowl, mix together flour , whole wheat flour , oats , baking soda , salt , and cinnamon . Set aside.
• melt butter .
• In a mixer or another bowl, mix the mapel syrup, butter , eggs and vanilla . Beat well.
• Grate or puree carrots and zuchini (if you have super picky eaters you can puree the veggies so they aren't noticeable in the muffins) and add to wet ingredients. Add applesauce, banana , and greek yogurt . Mix well.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix just until combined and wet. Fold in optional raisins or walnuts if using.
• Spray muffin tin with cooking spray (or use paper liners).
• Using a large cookie scoop or a small measuring cup, spoon batter into muffin tin. Fill each cup approximately 3/4 full.
• Place muffins in over and immediately lower the temperature to 375. Bake for about 16-20 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean and muffin tops spring back when you touch them gently).