Protein-Packed Zucchini Muffins (Print View)

Moist muffins with zucchini, protein, banana, and nuts. Delicious grab-and-go option for breakfast or snack.

# Components:

→ Produce

01 - 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, mashed

→ Dry Ingredients

03 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
04 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
11 - 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
12 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Mix-ins

14 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until uniformly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Stir in mashed banana, applesauce, oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and gently stir until just incorporated. Fold in zucchini and any chosen mix-ins without overmixing.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple pantry staples
  • Boosts your breakfast with lasting protein
  • Stays moist without relying on lots of oil or sugar
  • Customizable with nuts or chocolate for extra flavor
  • Ready in under an hour and kid-approved every time
02 -
  • Each muffin supplies a solid dose of protein to fuel your day
  • Freezes well so you can batch prep and save for later
  • Use dairy-free protein powder for an allergen-friendly version
03 -
  • Double-check your protein powder for flavor and texture since some can be gritty
  • If you want extra rise whisk your eggs until frothy before adding the other wet ingredients
  • Toasting nuts before adding brings out their flavor so much that I never skip it anymore

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