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Feel-Good Zucchini Muffins Recipe

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4.6 from 309 reviews
  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 25-28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Feel-Good Zucchini Muffins are a wholesome and delicious treat made with rolled oats, sweet medjool dates, and fresh grated zucchini. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and packed with healthy fats from olive oil, these muffins offer a moist, tender bite with an optional touch of chocolate chips for an indulgent finish. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or anytime you want a nutritious and satisfying muffin without refined sugars or flours.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of sea salt and/or cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 8 medjool dates, pitted (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 2 eggs

Produce

  • 1–2 zucchini, grated (about 2 cups total)

Toppings

  • Chocolate chips (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your muffins evenly.
  2. Blend ingredients: Place the rolled oats, pitted medjool dates, olive oil, maple syrup, grated zucchini, eggs, baking soda, and optional sea salt or cinnamon into a blender. Pulse until a chunky batter forms, ensuring everything is mixed but still has some texture.
  3. Prepare the muffin tin: Grease or line your muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make for easy removal.
  4. Pour and top: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups. If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips on top of each muffin for a sweet touch.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Test doneness by gently pressing the tops; they should spring back when touched.
  6. Cool and finish: Remove muffins from the oven and optionally sprinkle with a light pinch of sea salt for contrast. Serve warm or allow to cool completely—either way, they remain delicious throughout the day.

Notes

  • You can adjust the number of dates for sweetness preference.
  • For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free oats.
  • Extra cinnamon or spices can be added for more flavor depth.
  • These muffins store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
  • Make sure to grate the zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture if desired for a less soggy muffin.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: zucchini muffins, healthy muffins, gluten-free muffins, vegetarian baking, oat muffins, maple syrup sweetened, medjool dates, breakfast muffins, snack recipe

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