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Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
These Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins are moist, tender, slightly sweet, and filled with warm spices that bring out the best fall flavors. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose or whole-wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Avocado oil*
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and spray them with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, maple syrup, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined, don’t over mix. Gently fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips, if using.
- Divide the batter equally amongst the muffin cups. Sprinkle each muffin with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 18 to 23 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and the tops of the muffins bounce back when you gently press on them. You can also insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin, if it comes out clean, they are done.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from the tin let cool another 15 minutes.
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Notes
- You can also use melted and slightly cooled coconut oil or vegetable or canola oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
3257IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 3257IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.