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Feel-Good Zucchini Muffins Recipe

Feel-Good Zucchini Muffins Recipe


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4.7 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Feel-Good Zucchini Muffins are a delicious and wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with grated zucchini and warm spices, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and satisfying.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional:

  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, honey or maple syrup, oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Add zucchini and nuts: Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chopped nuts, if using.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • These muffins freeze well — just wrap tightly and thaw as needed.
  • Add chocolate chips for a sweet twist!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg