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Healthy Zucchini Muffins (Vegan)

With an easy method (no squeezing the zucchini required!) and super moist results, these healthy Zucchini Muffins are a yummy breakfast or snack (that you'll enjoy too!). They happen to be vegan and they store well for days.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 12 (makes 24 mini muffins)
Calories 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups roughly chopped zucchini
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or avocado oil, vegetable oil, or melted butter)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
  • Add the zucchini to the bowl of a food processor and process until well grated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, except the flour and chocolate chips, and process for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the flour and chocolate chips, if using, and pulse to just combine. (The batter will be thick.)
  • Divide batter among the prepared muffin tin, using a heaping tablespoon batter per muffin cup, and bake for 12-14 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or store for later.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Warm slightly, if desired, before serving.
  • To make these gluten-free: Use cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend in place of the whole wheat flour and certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  • Dice these to serve to babies or 1-year-olds to ensure they are easy to chew.
  • Serve plain, topped with butter or nut/seed butter, jam, or a little applesauce.
  • Use honey instead of maple syrup if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2muffins | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg