Description
Delicious and nutritious bite-sized muffins made with fresh zucchini, whole wheat flour, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces medium zucchinis
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin tin or line with paper liners
- Prepare Zucchini: Grate zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using clean kitchen towel until mostly dry
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs and honey (or maple syrup) in mixing bowl, then stir in prepared zucchini
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in separate bowl
- Fold Together: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing
- Bake: Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake 15-20 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly in a clean towel to prevent soggy muffins – this step is crucial for proper texture
- Don’t overmix the batter; fold ingredients just until combined to keep muffins tender and light
- Fill muffin cups only two-thirds full to prevent overflow and ensure even baking throughout
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to prevent breaking apart
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (6 mini muffins)
- Calories: 185 calories
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
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