These muffins are full of vegetables and fruits. Great for a snack, part of breakfast or lunch, and will go quickly!
Course Baked Goods
Cuisine American, Breakfast, snacks
Prep Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 12people
Calories 161kcal
Author Kristen Norton
Equipment
1 electric hand mixer
2 bowls
1 food processor
2 mini muffin tins
Ingredients
1 2/3cupswhite whole-wheat flour
1/3cupcollagen powder, unflavoredsee notes
3/4tspbaking soda
1tspcinnamon
1/2tspsalt
1/2cupbroccolichopped
1zucchinimedium, chopped
1/2applemedium
1bananaripe
2carrotswhole small to medium carrots will work
2Tbsmilk(2% cow's milk was used, any type of milk should work)
1/2cupGreek yogurt(Plain or Flavored) We love Oikos
4Tbsbutterunsalted, room temp
2eggslarge
1/2cupbrown sugar
1tspvanilla extract
1/2cupEnjoy Life Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Wash, chop and steam the broccoli.
Wash and chop apple, zucchini, and carrots into large chunks.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners into mini muffin pan; set aside.
In a medium bowl mix together flour, collagen, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
In a food processor, combine steamed broccoli, zucchini, apple, carrots, banana, a milk, and yogurt. Purée until smooth.
In a mixer or another bowl, combine the brown sugar + butter and beat until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
Add the fruit and veggie puree into the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
Add dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are slightly brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and muffins bounce back when touched.
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
What is Collagen Powder? Collagen is an essential protein found in our bodies and plays a vital role in maintaining the health of our skin, hair, nails, joints, and bones. Typical diets no longer contain many collagen sources (collagen comes from animal connective tissues such as bones, skin, and cartilage). As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, leading to wrinkles, joint pain, and other signs of aging. This is where collagen powder comes in as a dietary supplement. Some studies suggest that collagen powder may help improve gut health and reduce inflammation.
Collagen powder is typically unflavored and can be added to your favorite drinks or foods, making it easy to incorporate into your daily routine.Is it okay for children? Collagen is safe for children in small amounts, such as in this muffin recipe. What if I don't have collagen powder or don't want to use it?