Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
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2 cups shredded zucchini
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (Optional)
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1 pinch salt
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¼ cup milk
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4 tablespoons brown sugar (Optional)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
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Mix banana, butter, egg, and coconut oil together in a large bowl until well combined. Add zucchini and vanilla; mix well.
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Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to zucchini mixture, stirring until well combined. Slowly stir in milk until incorporated. Scoop 1/4 cup batter into each prepared muffin cup. Sprinkle each muffin with 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes.
Tips
For paleo muffins, use paleo milk instead of regular milk, and use coconut oil or a banana instead of butter.
You can use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 136 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 136 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium 126mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 25mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 216mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
