Apple Zucchini Muffins
Delicious and healthy Apple Zucchini Muffins, perfect for any time of the day, blending the sweet taste of apples with the crunch of zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of grated zucchini
- 1 cup of grated apple
- 1 and 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil or applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep a muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners or greasing it with oil.
- Grate the zucchini and apple using a box grater or food processor.
- Mix the vegetable oil (or applesauce), sugar (or honey), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and apple until evenly mixed.
- Spoon the mixture into each muffin cup until about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins can be customized with nuts, dried fruit, or spices for a personal touch. Freeze any leftovers for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: muffins, apple, zucchini, healthy snack, baking