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