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Banana Zucchini Muffins
Amelia Amelia

Banana Zucchini Muffins

This Banana Zucchini Muffins recipe is the ultimate way to use up spotty bananas and sad zucchinis. Moist, fluffy, lightly spiced, and totally craveable — these muffins are snack, breakfast, and stealth-health heroes all in one.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe medium bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • muffin tin
  • paper liners
  • clean kitchen towel
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Squeeze grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
  3. To the mashed banana, add eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing or freezing.

Notes

Squeeze your zucchini dry — it's crucial for texture. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend. Vegan? Use flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate. Add-ins like walnuts, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut all work beautifully. Swap coconut oil for applesauce to lighten them up.