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Banana Zucchini Muffins

Banana Zucchini Muffins: A Guilt-Free Tasty Treat

Delicious Banana Zucchini Muffins that combine the sweetness of bananas with the moisture of zucchini for a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Shredded Zucchini Squeeze out excess moisture before use.
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Consider reducing by 25% for lower sugar option.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature eggs preferred.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better.

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Box grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Zucchini Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Grate your zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, keeping batter slightly lumpy.
  6. Fold in the shredded zucchini gently.
  7. Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full with batter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 22–26 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and encourage creativity with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

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