Zucchini, Banana, Cranberry Muffins

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 18
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 237.7
  • Total Fat: 8.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 35.7 mg
  • Sodium: 191.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

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Introduction

Very Yummy Muffins - take a bit of prep work but well worth it if you are in the mood to bake. Muffins are very dense and filling. Tip: Cool and wrap individually, freeze. Great for a quick breakfast.
This recipe makes 16-18 muffins or 2 loaves of bread.
You can also add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or replace the cranberries with berries of your choice. You may also omit the granulated sugar and salt to make it a bit healthier. Very Yummy Muffins - take a bit of prep work but well worth it if you are in the mood to bake. Muffins are very dense and filling. Tip: Cool and wrap individually, freeze. Great for a quick breakfast.
This recipe makes 16-18 muffins or 2 loaves of bread.
You can also add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or replace the cranberries with berries of your choice. You may also omit the granulated sugar and salt to make it a bit healthier.
Number of Servings: 18

Ingredients

    3 eggs
    1/2 cup oil
    2/3 cup brown sugar
    1/4 cup sugar (can be omitted)
    2 tsp of vanilla extract
    3 cups of flour
    1/2 cup whole wheat flour
    3/4 cup ground flax seed
    1/4 cup oat bran
    2 tbsp cinnamon
    1 tsp baking soda
    1-1/5 tsp baking powder
    1/2 tsp salt (can be omitted)
    2 cups grated zucchini
    1/2 cup dried (unsweetened) cranberries
    2 ripe bananas, mashed

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 F. Prepare muffin tin and coat with "baking" spray.
In large mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and frothy. Add oil, sugars, and vanilla mix well. In separate bowl mix all dry ingredients together (flours, baking soda/powder, flax seed meal, oat bran, cinnamon & salt). Add dry mixture to the egg mixture and mix well. Add grated zucchini, mashed bananas and cranberries and stir well. Spoon mixture into muffin tins till 1/4" from the rim. Bake for 25 minutes. When toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean muffins are done. Transfer to cooling rack and enjoy!

Number of Servings: 18

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MENGLAND227.