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Brown Sugar Healthy Zucchini Bread Muffins recipe - melt in your mouth good! Perfect for using up all that zucchini! #zucchinibreadmuffins #healthy #healthymuffins #breakfast #vegetarian #healthybreakfast
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Healthy Zucchini Bread Muffins

Healthy zucchini bread muffins made with wholesome ingredients
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy zucchini bread muffins
Servings: 24
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 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
  • cup old fashioned rolled oats plus more for topping
  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Nutrition

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