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Banana Zucchini Bread Muffins Recipe

Banana Zucchini Bread Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, zucchini, eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  5. Bake: Fill muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. 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.