Ultra-Moist No-Refined-Sugar Zucchini Muffins
Ultra-Moist No-Refined-Sugar Zucchini Muffins are tender and naturally sweet, leaning on ripe banana and zucchini for soft crumb and gentle warmth from cinnamon and nutmeg. Whole wheat flour adds hearty body, while a hint of optional brown sugar rounds out the flavor. Serve warm for breakfast or as a snack with coffee, or pack them in lunchboxes for a wholesome treat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultra-Moist No-Refined-Sugar Zucchini Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the banana, butter, egg, and coconut oil until well combined. Add the zucchini and vanilla; mix well.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the zucchini mixture, stirring until well combined. Slowly stir in the milk until incorporated. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into each prepared muffin cup. Sprinkle each muffin with 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 159.95 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.54 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 23.8 g 9%
- Total Fat 5.9 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.62 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.43 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 14.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.13 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 248.33 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 43.08 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ultra Moist No Refined Sugar Zucchini Muffins is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Banana, Brown Sugar, and Coconut Oil. Each serving provides about 159.95 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultra-Moist No-Refined-Sugar Zucchini Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Banana, Brown Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cooking Spray. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultra-Moist No-Refined-Sugar Zucchini Muffins?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 159.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultra-Moist No-Refined-Sugar Zucchini Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ultra-Moist No-Refined-Sugar Zucchini Muffins healthy?
- Ultra-Moist No-Refined-Sugar Zucchini Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 159.95 calories and 4.54 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.62 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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