Healthy Zucchini Pecan Muffins
Zucchini is actually a fruit, botanically classified as a type of summer squash.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Zucchini
- 1.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.5 cup Oats
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, whole wheat flour, pecans, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.