Recipe: Zucchini chocolate banana muffins
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Freezer friendly breakfast.
Use up the last of your zucchini for the summer in this delicious zucchini chocolate banana muffin recipe. It’s similar to a classic banana nut muffin recipe, but the addition of zucchini and coconut add even more flavor.
Serves 12
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small to medium ripe bananas)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup honey (or sub pure maple syrup)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 heaping cup shredded zucchini (from 1 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed of excess moisture)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners and spray the inside of the liners with nonstick cooking spray so the muffins don’t stick to the liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: white whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
In a separate large bowl, mix together the following with a wooden spoon: mashed banana, olive oil, honey, egg, vanilla extract, shredded zucchini and almond milk.
Gently stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and shredded coconut.
Divide batter evenly between greased muffin liners. Sprinkle the tops with extra chocolate chips and coconut, if desired.
Bake for 22-27 minutes. Muffins are done when a toothpick comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
Allow muffins to cool in muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Store muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Muffins can also be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
220 calories, 8g fat, 170mg sodium, 34g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 4g fiber, 13g sugar
Adapted from: Ambitious Kitchen
Reviewed by PeaceHealth dietitians and nutritionists.
