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California-Style Banana Zucchini Muffins

Moist and tender banana zucchini muffins made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt for a healthier twist on a classic breakfast treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Healthy, Muffins
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium very ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or up to 1/2 cup for sweeter muffins
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with cooking spray.
  2. Trim the ends off the zucchini and grate it using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and twist to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the melted butter, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. Stir in the grated zucchini.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula just until the flour is incorporated. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Remove the muffins from the oven and transfer them from the tin to a wire rack immediately. Let cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap individually and freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11g

Notes

For extra sweetness, increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup. You can substitute melted coconut oil or avocado oil for the butter. Be sure to squeeze the zucchini well to avoid soggy muffins. Overmixing the batter leads to dense muffins; stir just until combined. These muffins freeze beautifully, so make a double batch. Serve warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey.

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