Banana Zucchini Muffins
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If you’re on the lookout for a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make snack, look no further than banana zucchini muffins.
There is just something so satisfying about going out to the garden, picking a couple of zucchini, and making something so sweet and satisfying.
If you grow a garden, you know it seems there are zucchini galore and this is the perfect recipe to use some of that bounty. These delightful treats combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the lovely flavor of zucchini, resulting in a moist and flavorful muffin that’s perfect for any time of day.
Banana zucchini muffins strike a wonderful balance between sweetness and healthiness. The bananas provide natural sweetness, reducing the need for added sugar, while the zucchini adds moisture and a touch of green goodness. This combination ensures that the muffins stay soft and tender without becoming overly sweet or dense. Plus, the zucchini is virtually undetectable in the final product, making these muffins a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet and add lots of vitamins A and C.
One of my most prized kitchen possessions is the muffin tin in the picture above. It was my great grandmothers. My mother inherited it and then she gave it to me. Lots of memories in that pan. 😊
You can easily customize the recipe to suit your preferences or dietary needs. Want to add some extra texture and flavor? Try tossing in a handful of chopped nuts (walnuts and pecans are my fav), raisins, or chocolate chips. For a gluten-free version, simply use your favorite gluten-free flour blend. You can even experiment with different spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to give your muffins a unique twist.
Best of all, these muffins are so easy to make and freeze for a later time. Perfect for a school breakfast or after-school snack with a glass of milk.
So why not give them a try? Your taste buds—and your body—will thank you!
Banana Zucchini Muffins
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Shredded zucchin
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Groud Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 eggs Room tempurature
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tesp Vanilla extract
- 2 ripe Bananas smashed
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin pan with liners.
- Rinse the zucchini and trim off the ends. Use a fine grater to shred the zucchini. Gently wrap the shredded zucchini in a paper towel or a clean towel and squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, add the bananas. Use a fork to mash. Add in the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir well until fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Add in the shredded zucchini and stir until incorporated.
- Add ⅓ cup of batter to each cupcake liner which is about half full.
- Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick is removed with some crumbs, but not wet batter. Tops should be rounded and golden brown.
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These look so good! I love how much healthier they are than other muffins of their kind, too.
These sound perfect for all our Zucchini’s! Super nutritious and yummy
I love bananas, I love Zuchini and I love muffins but I never had all three together lol…This is very interesting recipe and I can’t wait to make it, can’t wait.
I’d never have thought to put banana and zucchini together in muffins, but they must be so nutritious. An interesting mix x
This can never get this nutritious! This is a good mix especially for kids! Cant wait to serve this to my nephews!
Yum yum yum. These banana zucchini muffins look delicious! These days I am exploring more options for healthy yet delicious food options. I love how they combine healthy ingredients into a tasty treat.
This banana zucchini muffin recipe is super delicious in my opinion. Love the fact that it is nutritious as well.
Banana zucchini muffins sound amazing! Perfect way to use garden zucchini for a sweet, healthy treat.
I’ve had chocolate zucchini muffins but never banana! What a good idea – and thank you for the recipe.
These banana zucchini muffins look both delicious and nutritious! Excited to try out this recipe for a healthy treat.
Really cool recipe. Having small portions with favorite veggie is a total treat to me.
I have pinned this delicious muffin recipe as these two flavors melded together sound incredible! I love zucchini bread and banana muffins are my favorite…..so this recipe is perfection! Thanks for sharing 😉
Ooh these sound so delicious, love both bananas and zucchini – in fact I’ve grown some zucchini in the garden this year so going to have to try make these – I know my boys will love them as well
Laura x