Description
These gluten-free zucchini muffins are moist and flavorful, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. They use alternative flours to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, almond flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the grated zucchini, eggs, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your gluten-free flour blend contains xanthan gum. If it does not, add ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum to the dry ingredients.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter to prevent soggy muffins.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm gently in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg