Zucchini Poppy Seed Muffins
Packed with heart-healthy walnuts, fiber-rich raisins, and vitamin C–filled zucchini, these zucchini poppy seed muffins are a well-balanced, delicious way to start your day with a healthy twist!
Equipment
- Electric mixer, Large mixing bowl, Medium mixing bowl, Muffin tin, Muffin paper liners, Whisk, Spoon, Grater
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup 200 g evaporated cane juice or granulated sugar
- ½ cup 73 g brown sugar, spooned and leveled (not packed)
- ½ cup 113 g nondairy butter
- ½ cup 128 g unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup 118 ml soy or other nondairy milk
- ¾ cup 170 g soy or other nondairy yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
- 3 cups 375 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups 195 g finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup 160 g raisins or other dried fruit
- 1 cup 70 g chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon 10 g poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Line two standard muffin tins with paper liners.
- Spray the liners with cooking spray to help with muffin removal.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together the cane juice, brown sugar, and butter until fluffy.
- Add the applesauce, milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and orange extract.
- Beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Be cautious not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini, raisins, walnuts, and poppy seeds.
- Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full for standard muffins or fill 16 muffin cups all the way to the top for a more dome-shaped muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve warm for a soft, fluffy texture, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
Wine Advice:
A light, slightly sweet white wine like Moscato complements these muffins’ flavor without overpowering the delicate spices.
Nutrition values
Calories: 220 kcal | koolhydraten: 36 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 9 g | Suiker: 12 g