Healthy Apple Zucchini Muffins Recipe
Healthy Apple Zucchini Muffins Recipe is a smart choice for everyday baking. These muffins are soft, moist and lightly sweet. They are made with fresh apples and zucchini. This makes them both tasty and nourishing. Many people love this recipe for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated zucchini squeezed dry
- 1 cup finely chopped apple peeled
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup olive oil or coconut oil
- ¼ cup milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with liners. Lightly grease if needed.
Prepare the Zucchini
- Grate the zucchini finely. Squeeze out excess water using a clean kitchen towel.
Prepare the Apple
- Peel the apple and chop it into very small pieces. This helps even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a bowl. Whisk gently.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, honey, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir slowly until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Zucchini and Apple
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped apple gently. Spread them evenly.
Fill Muffin Cups
- Spoon batter into muffin liners. Fill each about three quarters full.
Bake the Muffins
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check doneness.
Cool and Serve
- Let muffins cool in the pan for ten minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Always squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy muffins.
- Use sweet apples like Gala or Fuji for best flavor.
- Replace whole wheat flour with oat flour if preferred.
- Add chopped walnuts or almonds for crunch.
- Use flax eggs to make this recipe egg free.
- Sprinkle oats or cinnamon sugar on top before baking.