ZUCCHINI-LEMON-POPPY SEED MUFFINS

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Our family's favorite muffins! Great for school lunches. Just don't tell my picky eaters that these contain a green vegetable!

Provided by Teresa Ejinaka

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
2 lemons, zested
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups peeled and grated zucchini
3 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Combine brown sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in oil, applesauce, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until incorporated.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Blend into the brown sugar mixture. Stir in zucchini and poppy seeds.
  • Pour batter into the lined muffin cups. Fill any empty muffin cups with water.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean, 17 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 149.4 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

Mary Souder
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These muffins are a delicious and healthy snack. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack on the go.


Naluyigwa Hafuwah
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I love the moist texture and the bright lemon flavor of these muffins. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


SR Rashidul
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional muffins, since they're made with whole wheat flour and less sugar.


Syed Mohammad
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the lemon and poppy seed flavors are a perfect match.


Vino Kaja
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These muffins are a delicious and healthy snack. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack on the go.


Alt__ w3irdcor3
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I love the moist texture and the bright lemon flavor of these muffins. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Adam Froome
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional muffins, since they're made with whole wheat flour and less sugar.


ahmar hasnain
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the lemon and poppy seed flavors are a perfect match.


Kryzt J
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These muffins are the perfect way to start your day! They're light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of lemon, poppy seeds, and zucchini.


Khan Raees
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I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture and the bright lemon flavor.


Ezana Mullabazi
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use up my extra zucchini in them too.


KIMBERLY OLSEN
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I was a bit skeptical about the zucchini in these muffins, but I was pleasantly surprised! They turned out so moist and flavorful. I loved the lemon and poppy seed combo too.


Faheem Asghar
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These muffins were a hit with my family! The lemon and poppy seed flavors were perfectly balanced, and the zucchini added a moist texture. I'll definitely be making these again.