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Easy Veggie Muffins

Serve up veggies in a kid-friendly form with these SO-good Veggie Muffins. They have broccoli, carrots, protein, and kid-approved flavor!
Course Muffins
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 193kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup finely chopped broccoli (top parts of the florets only, no stems)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • cups milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter (or neutral oil like canola)
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a standard muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  • Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir together gently to combine. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven, let cool in the pan for a minute or two, then transfer to a wire rack to cool at least slightly.
  • Serve warm or store.

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Notes

  • Use just the top parts of each broccoli floret and avoid using any of the harder stems. This will help ensure a fluffy overall texture to the muffins. You can chop the tops of the broccoli florets or cut that part off with a pair of kitchen shears.
  • Use a box grater to grate the carrot. You'll need about 1-2 medium or large carrots.
  • Use gluten-free cup-for-cup flour blend in place of the whole wheat flour to make these gluten-free.
  • To store, place cooled muffins into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat for 15-30 seconds and serve warm. Or freeze for up 3 months in the freezer in a zip-top storage bag with as much air removed as possible. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature and warm to serve.
  • These pair nicely with soup and salad, or are a nice lunch or breakfast main dish with simple sides such as fruit, eggs, or additional veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2132IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg