Zesty Zucchini Muffins

These Zesty Zucchini Muffins show you how our applesauce substitution works! The addition of applesauce allows us to reduce some of the oil and sugar. We end up with a moist muffin with much less sugar. This type of change works best for muffins and loaf recipes where they are more dense, and the recipe can hold up to the extra moisture from the applesauce. Enjoy making these muffins at home and remember to customize them based on your taste.

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

  • Zest of 1 lime

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt*

  • ¼ cup oil*

  • ¼ cup apple sauce

  • ½ cup sugar*

  • 1 egg*

  • 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1-2 limes)

  • 1 1/2 cup shredded zucchini

Equipment:

  • Large mixing bowl

  • Medium bowl

  • Grater

  • Whisk or fork

  • Measuring cups and spoons

  • Knife

  • Cutting board

  • Muffin pan

  • Muffin liners

  • Oven

  • Oven mitts

*Not provided by summerlunch+

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line your muffin pan with liners.

  2. Zest limes using a grater and juice limes. We suggest zesting the limes before squeezing the juice as it makes it easier to zest.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking power, baking soda and salt. Combine together using a whisk or a fork.

  4. Add zest to the dry mixture.

  5. Shred zucchini.

  6. Combine zucchini, oil, apple sauce, lime juice, sugar and egg.

  7. Add wet ingredients into the dry. Whisk to combine.

  8. Fill muffins 3/4 of the way.

  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

 
 

Did You Know: Dark-coloured zucchini contains the greatest amount of nutrients. Small and medium-sized zucchini have better flavor than large varieties.

 

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