Description
These Zucchini Muffins are a delightful blend of flavors with fresh zucchini, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they offer a healthy twist to your day!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top of the muffins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and grated zucchini until well mixed.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula until no flour streaks remain.
- Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin pan evenly. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350° F. Bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or let cool completely before freezing.
Notes
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
For an extra boost of flavor, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Feel free to substitute the avocado oil for your preferred cooking oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg