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Healthy Zucchini Muffins Recipe
Enjoy these moist and flavorful zucchini muffins that are perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg egg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup milk (almond or dairy)
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini *squeezed to remove water (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 2 cups oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
- Mix olive oil, egg, vanilla, honey, milk, and zucchini in a large bowl.
- Stir in dry ingredients (flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda).
- Fold in chocolate chips if using, then fill muffin cups ¼ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then remove and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon on top before baking.