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Zucchini Banana Oat Muffins: A Delicious Healthy Treat!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Zucchini Banana Oat Muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack, combining the flavors of ripe bananas and fresh zucchini.


Ingredients

  • πŸ₯’ Zucchini: 1 cup, grated (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • 🍌 Ripe Bananas: 2 medium, mashed
  • 🌾 Rolled Oats: 1 cup
  • 🌾 All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
  • 🍬 Sugar: 1/2 cup (adjust to taste)
  • πŸ₯š Eggs: 2 large
  • πŸ₯„ Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • 🌿 Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
  • 🍦 Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • πŸ§‚ Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
  2. Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it with cooking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: mashed bananas, grated zucchini, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold in the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • Choose firm, medium-sized zucchini for the best flavor.
  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Experiment with different types of oats for varied texture.
  • Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Zucchini Banana Oat Muffins, healthy muffins, breakfast muffins, snack muffins