Five Spice Muffins

4.5
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These muffins are versatile and always moist and delicious. People are surprised to learn that there is zucchini in them. We served them often at Mossberry B&B on Ponderosa Drive.

Submitted by K Wiens
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
18 muffins
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded zucchini

  • ⅓ cup boiling water

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ⅔ cup sunflower seeds

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 3 eggs, beaten

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup and a 6 cup muffin pan.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together zucchini and boiling water.

  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, sunflower seeds, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and nutmeg.

  4. Blend eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract with the zucchini. Stir the zucchini mixture into the flour mixture. Spoon into the prepared muffin pans.

  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187 Calories
5g Fat
32g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 71mg 2%

* 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.

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