Description
These Banana Zucchini Bread Muffins are a delightful combination of sweet bananas and nutritious zucchini, making for a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, zucchini, eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Bake: Fill muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well and stay moist for days.
- Add chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
- You can make them gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.