A fiber & veggie packed breakfast!
Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!
Recipe Information:
Makes 8 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup whole grain flour
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey (maple syrup is preferred for a bit more flavor!)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup diced or grated carrot (I like slightly bigger chunks to bite into!)
Recipe:
Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin pan with liners or nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together (by hand) the oil, maple syrup/honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir together until just barely combined.
Add the zucchini and carrot (not strained! Keep their moisture), combine gently until just distributed.
Fill each cup in the muffin tin approximately 3/4 full.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let cool in pan for a few minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. Keeps for up to a week in the refrigerator or several months in the freezer.
Nutrition:
Carrot: carrots are a great source of vitamin K, potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and BETA-CAROTENE. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A, and it's super beneficial for eye-health, vision, skin, and preventing chronic illnesses.
Zucchini: zucchini is rich in many nutrients and plant compounds! It's high in vitamin A, vitamin C, lutein, manganese, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which support eye health and vision! They're also great for the immune system. Zucchini is high in heart healthy carotenoids, antioxidants, fiber, and potassium, as well. **Fun fact: zucchini is botanically classified as a fruit!
Whole grain flour: WHOLE GRAINSSS!! Eating at least 3 servings of whole grains per day has SO many health benefits, including lowering your risk for Type 2 Diabetes, lowering cholesterol, and lowering triglycerides. Whole grains also give your body energy and help with blood glucose control. They're overall essential for a healthy diet!
Cinnamon: although more research is needed, cinnamon has been associated with numerous health benefits! The list includes improving blood pressure and circulation, reducing cholesterol and blood lipids, and having heart-protective effects.
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