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Carrot Zucchini Muffins

Name: Carrot Zucchini Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 16 muffins.
Ingredients: 1 package carrot cake mix (regular size); 1/2 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

about 16 muffins

In Anchorage, Alaska, Anita Sterrett uses carrot cake mix to stir up these moist muffins chock-full of zucchini, nuts and raisins. "They make great snacks and are wonderful for dessert when spread with cream cheese frosting," she notes.

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Ingredients

1 package carrot cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, applesauce, oil and egg for 30 seconds; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, raisins and pecans.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 214 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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