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Zuchinni Banana Bread Muffins with Walnuts (Vegan)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp ground allspice powder
  • 3/4 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1 large flax egg (Mix 1 tbsp ground flax with 2 tbsp water and allow to rest for 10 minutes)
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 small zucchini (1 cup) grated and squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup oil of choice (I used sunflower)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F
  • Lightly grease a 12 x 4 muffin pan.
  • Prepare the flax egg: combine 1 tbsp ground flax and 2 tbsp water and allow to rest for 10 minutes

Prepare the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, salt, and spices.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flax egg, applesauce, oil, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Using a fork or mixer works best!
  • Add this to the flower mixture and mix well.
  • Add the zucchini to the mixture and mix well. Make sure all the excess water is squeezed out of hte zucchini
  • Fold in the walnuts (optional)

Bake the Muffins

  • Bake the muffins for 20 minutes.
  • Check with a fork test - if it comes out clean it is done. If not, bake for a couple minutes more!