Baking

Garden Muffin Mix

This garden muffin mix recipe turns a homemade base mix, carrots and zucchini into 24 golden muffins, baked in about 20 minutes.

Garden Muffin Mix

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Carrot and zucchini muffins made from a homemade muffin base mix, with a touch of ground cloves. Makes 24 regular or 12 extra-large muffins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings24 muffins
Calories196

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 5 1/2 cups muffin mix
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • muffin pan

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and grease the muffin tins or line them.
  2. Stir the eggs, vanilla, oil, and water together in a large bowl.
  3. Add the muffin mix, carrots, zucchini, and cloves and stir just until blended; the batter should stay a little lumpy.
  4. Spoon the batter into the cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack.

Notes

Uses the A-B-C Muffin Base Mix.
Make the A-B-C Muffin Base Mix first; it keeps airtight in a cool, dry place for about 6 months. Storage: airtight at room temperature up to 2 days, covered in fridge up to 4 days, frozen up to 3 months; reheat frozen on high about 30 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving: 54g | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4.8g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 24 muffins; oil counted as vegetable oil, muffin mix counted as baking mix (as complete pancake/baking mix). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.