Description
These healthy blueberry zucchini muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They are packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, melted oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and blueberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 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
- For extra moisture, you can add an extra tablespoon of applesauce or oil.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour for a whole grain option.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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