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Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups grated zucchini (about 1 1/2 zucchinis)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line muffin tins with liners or spray with cooking oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk dry ingredients together.
- In a large bowl, mix wet ingredients until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- Squeeze excess liquid from grated zucchini and fold it into the batter.
- Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent sogginess.
Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Use fresh spices for improved taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg