Healthy Zucchini Bread Muffins
Healthy zucchini bread muffins made with wholesome ingredients
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy zucchini bread muffins
Servings: 24
Author: Joy Shull
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 3 cups grated zucchini
- 2 eggs beaten
- ¾ cup brown sugar plus more for topping
- ⅓ cup old fashioned rolled oats plus more for topping
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
In a large bowl, stir zucchini, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, olive oil, applesauce, brown sugar, and maple syrup until well combined
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ⅓ cup oats and whisk until combined
Make a well in the center of the bowl containing the dry ingredients
Pour wet ingredients into the center of the well and mix by hand until just combined (do not over mix)
Fill muffin liners ¾ of the way full with batter (it should make 24 muffins)
Sprinkle tops with additional oats and a sprinkle of brown sugar
Bake at 350 degrees for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean
Cool on a baking rack and store in a ziploc bag for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to a month
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg