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Disappearing Zucchini Muffins Recipe
I found this online, and tried it on my kids, even my son who has I think 8 foods he will eat loved them! One thing I would do differently is instead of grating the zuchinni, I would finely chop it or just puree it in with the applesauce.
| Prep time: 20 Minutes |
American
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| Cook time: 10-15 Minutes | Servings: 12 muffins |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 42g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 68 | |
| Calories from Fat 7 | 10% |
| Total Fat 0.78g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.24g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium 74mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 14.97g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 14.15g | 9% |
| Protein 1.15g | 2% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 1 1/2 c shredded zucchini (about 2 small)
- 2 c Whole-Grain pancake mix
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Allspice
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 c Brown Sugar
- 1/4 c Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 tsp. Lemon Juice
- Powdered Sugar (just enough to dust muffin tops)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
- Wash zucchini and remove ends.
- Shred zucchini using largest holes on grater.
- Wrap grated zucchini in a couple of paper towels and squeeze to remove water.
- Measure 1½ cups of squeezed-dry zucchini.
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix whole-grain pancake mix (or biscuit mix) with spices.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, and lemon juice.
- Fold the egg-sugar mixture and shredded zucchini into the pancake-spice mixture; do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden.
- Remove muffins from tin (with help from your adult assistant) and cool on a wire rack.
- Sprinkle muffins with a dusting of powdered sugar
