Carrot - Squash Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing

By srumbel

The carrots and summer squash as well as the honey, applesauce and pecans all have health benefits. Our family thoroughly enjoyed these muffins and they are super simple to make.
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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. Self-rising flour
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 3/4 c. brown sugar (we use Splenda)
• 1 1/2 c. carrots, shredded
• 1 c. summer squash or zucchini, shredded
• 1 c. pecan or walnut pieces, optional
• 1/4 c. honey
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. applesauce (or 1/2 c. oil)
• Cream Cheese Icing
• 1 8 oz. bar cream cheese, softened
• 1 c. powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1) In a large mixing bowl mix the dry ingredients - flour, spices, and sugar.
2) Now, add the wet ingredients - eggs, applesauce, honey - until incorporated.
3) Finally, fold in the carrots, squash/zucchini and pecans. Don't over beat the mix.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan. Bake in pre-heated 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before frosting.

Cream Cheese Icing
In small mixing bowl, beat ingredients until well blended. Spread on cooled muffins. Garnish with minced carrots or pecans, if desired.