Vegan Zucchini Walnut Muffins
Ingredients
1 small/medium zucchini, grated (do not peel)
2 over-ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
Preparation
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
3
Add all remaining ingredients, except wheat germ, and stir well.
4
Divide batter equally into an oiled (or sprayed) 12-muffin pan.
5
Top each muffin with a generous sprinkling of toasted wheat germ.
6
Bake for 30 minutes.
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About
These zucchini walnut muffins are made with whole wheat flour, applesauce instead of oil, agave nectar instead of sugar, and topped with toasted wheat germ. Can we say fiber explosion?! Add in some protein from the walnuts, and tasty vites from the bananas and zucchini, and you're looking at a pretty great way to start your day.
Yield:
12 muffins
Added:
Sunday, July 3, 2011 - 9:20am
