Description
Healthy Banana Zucchini Muffins are a delightful combination of flavor and nutrition, perfect for breakfast or as a satisfying snack. These moist muffins feature the natural sweetness of ripe bananas paired with the hidden goodness of zucchini, making them a fantastic way to sneak extra vegetables into your diet. With just 10 minutes of prep time, they are quick to whip up and can be enjoyed fresh or frozen for later. Ideal for busy mornings or family brunches, these muffins not only taste delicious but also offer a healthy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin tin.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, mash bananas and combine with melted butter, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 5 minutes at high heat.
- Lower temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 20-22 minutes until done.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg