Description
Moist, gluten-free muffins made with almond flour,zucchini, and almond butter, sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced withcinnamon and oats for a deliciously wholesome snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of grated zucchini (approximately 1 medium-sized zucchini.)
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup creamy almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. Shred the zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Set aside.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. These ingredients will form the base of the muffin batter.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then stir in the maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once combined, fold in the shredded zucchini.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the rolled oats to add a slight chewy texture.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow the muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. These muffins store well in an airtight container for a few days or can be frozen for longer storage.
Notes
- Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing Tips: Individually wrap muffins in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
- Customization: Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American