Carrot Zucchini Muffins

1/4 cup canola oil

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

3/4 cup applesauce

1 cup grated carrots

1 cup grated zucchini

1 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

• Preheat oven to 400F
• In a large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar. Beat in egg, then applesauce. Stir in carrots and zucchini. In another large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet, until just mixed. Spoon batter to the very top of sprayed, paper-lined muffin cups and bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in a muffin.
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• 1 muffin: 162 calories, 2 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein.
• Perfect for breakfast, before a workout, or anytime you need a healthy, filling snack.