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Zucchini Coffee Cake Muffins

Delicious Zucchini Coffee Cake Muffins for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with these flavorful Zucchini Coffee Cake Muffins, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Shredded Zucchini
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar or maple syrup make great alternatives
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Substitute with nutmeg or ginger if desired
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg Consider omitting or substituting with cardamom
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs are a good vegan option
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a tropical alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Optional Topping
  • 0.5 cup Crumb Topping Made from flour, sugar, and butter; optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Fold in grated zucchini.
  4. Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture and fold gently to mix.
  5. Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and add optional crumb topping if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use a toothpick to check for doneness; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.

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