Zucchini Muffins

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Zucchini Muffins

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Recipe Data

24
Servings
15min
Prep
30min
Total

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    Description

    These wholesome snacks are low in calories and carbs but high in fiber and protein. Chia seeds and flaxseeds offer healthy doses of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Freeze extra muffins for up to a month.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 24
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    1 ½ c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour
    ¾ c. almond flour
    1 c. Hy-Vee brown sugar, packed
    ¾ c. oat bran, wheat bran
    3 tbsp. Hy-Vee HealthMarket chia seeds, or milled flaxseeds
    2 tsp. Hy-Vee baking soda
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee baking powder
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee ground cinnamon
    2 Hy-Vee large eggs, lightly beaten
    ¾ c. buttermilk
    ⅓ c. Hy-Vee cinnamon applesauce
    2 tsp. Hy-Vee vanilla extract
    3 c. grated zucchini, drained, (about 2 medium)
    Hy-Vee chopped walnuts, optional

    Things To Grab

    • Mini muffin pan
    • Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray
    • 2 large bowls
    • Wooden toothpick
    • Wire cooling rack

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat mini muffin pan with cooking spray; set aside.

    2. In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, oat bran, chia seeds, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; set aside.

    3. In another large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, applesauce and vanilla. Stir in zucchini, mixing just until combined. Stir in flour mixture just until combined. Do not over-stir.

    4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. If desired, top with walnuts. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove muffins to a wire rack. Cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    110 Calories per serving
    1 muffin

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 2.5g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 130mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 20g
    • Protein: 3g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 6%
    0%
    Vitamin D 0%
    0%
    Potassium 2%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Back to School 2014.