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Healthy Zucchini Muffins Recipe

Healthy Zucchini Muffins Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Healthy Zucchini Muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and honey, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

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

Wet Ingredients:

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

Additional Ingredients:

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Add zucchini and nuts: Gently fold in the grated zucchini and nuts if using.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool before enjoying!

Notes

  • These muffins freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Add chocolate chips for a fun twist.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg