Moist Orange Zucchini Muffins

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Moist Orange Zucchini Muffins

Made with the juice and zest, these Moist Orange Zucchini Muffins have hints of spice to take their flavor to another level. Perfect for breakfast

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Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 Large Vital Farms Eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Elmhurst Milked Nut
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini Drained
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Line the muffin tin with paper
  3. In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon,cardamom, nutmeg and sugars. Mix until combined
  4. In another bowl, mix the oil, orange zest, orange juice and eggs
  5. Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry. Do not overmix
  6. Add the chopped pecans and the zucchini. Combine with the spatula
  7. Fill the muffin tins 3/4 full
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the tops have browned and muffins have cooked all the way through
  9. Cool in a wire rack and enjoy

Notes

  • -You may use any type of milk for this recipe.
  • -2 medium zucchinis will yield approximately 1 1/2 cups after draining
  • -You may make the batter in advance and bake off when needed
  • - Muffins can be frozen up to 3 months. Leave in room temp to thaw 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 73IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 73IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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