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Zucchini-Orange Oat Muffins


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  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful and nutritious muffins combining zucchini and orange for a flavorful breakfast treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large orange
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
  • 3 beaten eggs
  • ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups oatmeal flour
  • ½ cup brown rice flour
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin pan.
  2. Grate the zucchini and wring out excess liquid with a towel.
  3. Blend the orange in a food processor until smooth.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together oatmeal flour, brown rice flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda.
  5. In another bowl, mix zucchini, orange puree, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Spoon the muffin batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg