Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins

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The batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they're the perfect snack or quick breakfast. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.

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Carolyn Casner
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Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
24 mini muffins
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (see Tip)

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)

  • 2 large eggs

  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.

  2. Pulse oats in a blender until finely ground. Add baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; pulse once or twice to blend. Add zucchini, eggs, brown sugar, oil and vanilla; puree until smooth. (The batter will be wet.) Stir in chocolate chips, if using. Fill the prepared muffin cups.

  3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then turn out to cool completely.

    How to Make Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins

Tips

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

108 Calories
5g Fat
14g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 2 muffins
Calories 108
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 13mcg 3%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 4%
Potassium 101mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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