Healthy Zucchini Oat Muffins

Jump on the veggies-for-breakfast train! Sweet and fluffy Healthy Zucchini Oat Muffins are made with two whole grains, freshly-grated zucchini, and not-too-much sweetener. Make them ahead for easy, healthy weekday morning breakfasts or lunchbox treats.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free, healthy, muffins, Oats, vegetarian, zucchini

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 15

Servings muffins

Calories 177kcal

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup flour, whole wheat
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup maple syrup, pure
1/3 cup almond milk, unsweetened
1/3 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup zucchini
1/2 cup oats, dry

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 12-cup muffin tin well.
Peel and grate zucchini.
In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, and salt. Use a whisk to combine well.
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture an add the egg, syrup or honey, milk, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until the mixture just comes together (don't over mix). Add the zucchini and oats and stir to combine.
Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle a few additional oats on eat muffin if desired. Bake for 16-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from the muffin pan and serve warm, at room temperature.

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