Description
Wholesome chocolate chip banana zucchini muffins blend nutritious ingredients into a delightful morning treat. Packed with natural sweetness and hidden vegetables, these muffins offer a guilt-free indulgence you’ll crave for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a muffin tin with non-stick spray or paper liners.
- Thoroughly mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- Gently squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini, then fold into the mashed banana mixture.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl, whisking flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the banana-zucchini mixture, stirring until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Incorporate chocolate chips, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring carefully to maintain a light batter consistency.
- Distribute batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full for optimal rising.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin – it should emerge clean.
- Rest muffins in the tin for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete cooling process.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy muffins and ensure a perfect texture with maximum moisture retention.
- Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness and enhanced banana flavor without adding extra sugar.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chopped nuts, chia seeds, or dried fruit to boost nutritional value and create exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg