Loaded Zucchini Muffins
The name says it all. These are loaded—with flavor, and nutrition. I first had a variation of these when a good friend made and shared them during time spent in the hospital with a loved one. I was instantly addicted. I have since adapted the recipe somewhat to fit both my tastes, and dietary needs.
Yields: 22 Muffins3 Eggs1 C Coconut oil, melted (or butter if you’re not dairy-free)2 C Brown sugar1 tsp Vanilla2 C Shredded zucchini (1 large, or 2 small zucchinis)1.5 C All-purpose flour1.5 C Whole wheat flour1 tsp. Baking soda1 tsp. Salt2 tsp. Cinnamon1/4 tsp. Baking powder1/2 C Chia seeds 3/4 C dried cranberries1/2 chocolate chips or chunks, chopped Preheat oven to convection bake 350. Beat eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until totally combined. Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl. Combine all ingredients. Using a muffin scoop (or whatever you want actually 🤷🏻♀️), scoop batter into greased muffin pans. I use avocado oil spray, because it’s healthier, and I don’t notice the taste at all. Bake for 40 minutes or until they’re golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack. I think these taste the best chilled, but that’s just my opinion. Note: I used Private Selection brand chocolate chunks, because they’re dairy-free 👍🏻👍🏻, but any chocolate chips/chunks would be fine.
Loaded Zucchini Muffins
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 3 Eggs
- 1 C Coconut Oil or butter
- 2 C Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 2 C Shredded zucchini
- 1.5 C All-purpose Flour
- 1.5 C Whole Wheat flour
- 1 tsp. Baking soda
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Baking powder
- 1/2 C Chia seeds
- 3/4 C Dried cranberries
- 1/2 C Chocolate chips/chunks
Tips
- I have tried this with coconut sugar, and the texture and taste just wasn’t that great...but feel free to try.
- Using 100% whole wheat flour resulted in a very dry, dense muffin—I found this blend to yield the best result.
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Looks scrumptious! Need to try these!