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
- π₯ Zucchini: 1 cup, grated (about 1 medium zucchini)
- π Ripe Bananas: 2 medium, mashed
- πΎ Rolled Oats: 1 cup
- πΎ All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- π¬ Sugar: 1/2 cup (adjust to taste)
- π₯ Eggs: 2 large
- π₯ Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- πΏ Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- π¦ Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- π§ Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: mashed bananas, grated zucchini, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- 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.
- Donβt 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