Description
Start your day on a positive note with these Feel-Good Zucchini Muffins. Packed with wholesome ingredients like zucchini, nuts, and Greek yogurt, these muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix oil, sweetener, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla. Stir in zucchini.
- Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, fold in nuts or raisins, and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool before serving.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well and are perfect for meal prep.
- For dairy-free option, use plant-based yogurt and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Add oats or turbinado sugar on top before baking for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
