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zucchini banana bread muffins

Zucchini Banana Bread Muffins Display

These zucchini banana bread muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Combining the goodness of zucchini and banana creates a naturally sweet and healthy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the mashed banana, shredded zucchini, and chopped nuts (if using).
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve these muffins warm with a pat of butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for an extra treat.