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    Cheesy Carrot and Courgette Muffins

    Published: May 1, 2021 · Modified: May 20, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Cheesy Carrot and Courgette Muffins (or carrot and zucchini muffins), deliciously moist and easy to whip up, these savoury muffins can be enjoyed by kids and grown-ups too. They are the perfect bites for a snack or picnic, and can be easily stored to last for a few days.

    Overhead shot of a plate with muffins and 3 halves of a muffin

    Muffins are so versatile and perfect as a sweet or savoury treat for all ages. They can be ready from scratch in well under 30 minutes, and can be enjoyed pretty much at any time of the day.

    They can also make the perfect meal for babies who on a baby-led weaning, as long as they are free of refined sugar and are full of goodness. My Healthy Banana Muffins for Kids (No Sugar) and Baby Led Weaning Muffins with veggies have always been one of my most popular recipes both with my kids and my readers.

    These savoury carrot and courgette muffins are jam-packed with all the goodness, and the cheese makes them extra delicious and super moist too. They stay moist even a few days later, and can be served at room temperature, or toasted. They can also be frozen to be served at a later time.

    No need to peel the courgettes (zucchini), the skin can be grated too, unlike the carrots which do need to be peeled - at least I prefer them peeled.

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    • HOW TO MAKE CHEESE CARROT AND COURGETTE MUFFINS
    • MUFFIN VARIATIONS
    Close-up shot of a carrot and courgette muffins with more muffins in the background

    HOW TO MAKE CHEESE CARROT AND COURGETTE MUFFINS

    Once you have all the ingredients ready, it's just a matter of mixing them all together, and that's job easily done.

    • peel and grate the carrots, and squeeze as much liquid as you can, either by hands, or by placing them onto a clean cloth, and squeezing well - if the liquid is not squeezed, the muffins won't have the right consistency
    • grate the courgettes and again, squeeze as much liquid as you can
    • in a large bowl, add the sifted flour, baking powder and bicarb of soda
    • in a separate bowl, beat the eggs well, pour in the milk and melted butter, and mix
    • add the wet ingredients to the bowl of flour together with the courgettes, carrots and grated cheese
    • mix to incorporate
    • butter and flour a 12-hole muffin tray and divide the mixture evenly
    • bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean
    Collage of 7 photos to show how to make cheesy carrot and courgette muffins

    MUFFIN VARIATIONS

    The beauty of homemade baking is that things can be swapped, and as long as the consistency is not changed, then anything goes, just use whatever you have around.

    If you prefer only courgettes for this recipe, you can use them only, just make sure you use the right amount. I made courgette (zucchini muffins) before, but they were sweet: Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins.

    Alternatively, just use carrots only, and again, double the amount of grated carrots so the amounts can be the same. Other veggies that would work great are peppers, tomatoes, spinach, kale, spring onions, and so on.

    Do give them a go, they are amazing! My little ones loved them too, although I must admit I ended up having most of them, they were so good with a cup of tea!

    Overhead shot of half of a muffin on top of other whole muffins

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    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Cheesy Carrot and Courgette Muffins
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Cheesy Carrot and Courgette Muffins (or carrot and zucchini muffins), deliciously moist and easy to whip up, these savoury muffins can be enjoyed by kids and grown-ups too. They are the perfect bites for a snack or picnic, and can be easily stored to last for a few days.

    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: baby led weaning recipes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 197 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 280 g self-raising flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon bicarb of soda
    • 100 g grated carrots (liquid squeezed)
    • 100 g grated courgettes (zucchini) (liquid squeezed)
    • 100 g grated cheddar cheese
    • 2 eggs
    • 250 ml milk
    • 85 g butter, melted
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).

    2. Sift the flour and add it to a large bowl together with the baking powder and bicab of soda.

    3. Separately, beat the eggs well, then pour in the milk and melted butter, and mix.

    4. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, then add the grated cheese, carrots and zucchini.

    5. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

    6. Butter and flour a 12-hole muffin tin, and divide the mixture evenly.

    7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

    8. Serve warm or cold.

    Recipe Notes
    • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
    • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cheesy Carrot and Courgette Muffins
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 197 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 6g30%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 53mg18%
    Sodium 152mg6%
    Potassium 153mg4%
    Carbohydrates 19g6%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 1743IU35%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 111mg11%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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