Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Muffins

from persnicketyplates.com
34 min
12 servings

Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Muffins - a muffin with a fruit and a vegetable that is both tender and sweet. Perfect with breakfast or as a dessert treat.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup zucchini (shredded)
  • 1 cup apple (shredded)
  • turbinado sugar (for sprinkling on tops)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin pan with 12 liners. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, add the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add in flour, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder, and stir until just combined.

  4. 4

    Fold in the shredded zucchini and apple.

  5. 5

    Use a cookie scoop to spoon the batter evenly among the 12 cups.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar.

  7. 7

    Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.