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Cinnamon Roll Zucchini Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Zucchini Muffins: Sweet, Moist, and Irresistible

These Cinnamon Roll Zucchini Muffins are sweet, moist, and irresistible, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or Turkey can substitute with lean ground beef or pork
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Pineapple drained well
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil or olive oil as an alternative
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Fresh Minced Garlic or substitute with garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp Coconut Aminos soy sauce alternative
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice reserved from crushed pineapple
  • 1 tbsp Arrowroot or Potato Starch (optional) for thickening

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, crushed pineapple, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Form the meat mixture into 1½-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the oven for 25 minutes, or cook on stovetop for about 15 minutes until browned.
  5. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add pineapple juice and coconut aminos, simmer for flavor.
  6. For a thicker sauce, combine arrowroot starch with water, add to sauce, and stir until thickened.
  7. Toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce until well-coated and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs are great served with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables.

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