Did you know that according to the American Heart Association, we should aim to eat four to five servings each of fruits and vegetables per day? That’s a lot! It basically means that every meal and snack we eat should ideally contain both fruit and vegetables. But our busy schedules sometimes make it difficult to incorporate enough produce into our diets. There are tons of ways to add extra fruit and veggies into meals, snacks and even baked goods though… it just requires a bit of ingenuity. Today I’m sharing ten of my favorite healthy muffin recipes that pack a punch in the produce department. I’m talking berries, beets, zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes and more! Healthy muffins make great on-the-go snacks, and can even take the place of sugary desserts. So keep reading to add a few new recipes to your healthy baking arsenal.
10 Fruit and Veggie-Packed Muffin Recipes Your Whole Family Will Love
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins (With Carrot and Sweet Potato!)
This sneaky recipe incorporates carrot and sweet potato into an enticing mix of double chocolate and peanut butter. The bold chocolate flavor allows the vegetables to go virtually unnoticed – letting you rest easy knowing that the kids have gotten an extra helping of veggies.
Recipe: Happy Healthy Mama
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Blueberry Beet Muffins
These muffins are packed with antioxidants, thanks to the power house mix of blueberries and beets. And the novelty of the vibrant pink color will be a crowdpleaser!
Recipe: The Lean Green Bean
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Blender Spinach Banana Muffins
These muffins are gluten-free, dairy-free and they couldn't be easier to make – just pop the spinach, banana and a few other ingredients into the blender and you'll be well on your way to a delicious, healthy batch of muffins.
Recipe: Joy Food Sunshine
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Zucchini Carrot Apple Muffins
These muffins are a triple threat, thanks to the addition of zucchini, carrot and apple... which means that there's less room for the unhealthy stuff. You can also customize them for your family's dietary restrictions.
Recipe: The Lean Green Bean
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Healthy Triple Berry Chia Seed Muffins
Chia seeds have become more and more popular over the past few years, and they work well as a binding agent in many baked goods. This tasty recipe incorporates chia seeds and three different types of berries into one unforgettable (and healthy!) muffin.
Recipe: Domesticate Me
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
On its own, zucchini can be off-putting to some – but it's one of those vegetables that really packs a flavorful punch when incorporated into breads and muffins. So go ahead, mask that zucchini inside these delicious chocolate muffins and it will most likely go completely unnoticed.
Recipe: Well Plated
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Gluten Free Strawberry Corn Muffins
This recipe is a play on the classic strawberry banana smoothie, in muffin form! And they are naturally gluten free, utilizing cornmeal as the starch. It's a unique take on your typical fruit-filled muffin.
Recipe: Momtastic
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Fruit and Veggie-Packed Muffins
These fruit and veggie-packed muffins are specifically designed for picky eaters... so if your kid is hesitant to eat their veggies, give this recipe a try. It includes broccoli, zucchini, carrot, apple and banana!
Recipe: Super Healthy Kids
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Ham and Zucchini Muffins
Ham and cheese is an enticing combination, but not always the most healthy one. These delicious muffins incorporate zucchini and tomato, though, so you can feel much better about indulging in a savory treat.
Recipe: Momtastic
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Double Berry Banana Muffins
Brown sugar and cinnamon give these muffins some depth of flavor that your whole family will love, and strawberries, blueberries and bananas add an extra serving of fruit for the produce-averse.
Recipe: Jeannie's Tried and True Recipes
