Description
Easy and healthy zucchini muffins perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained to prevent soggy muffins.
- You can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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