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Banana Zucchini Bread Muffins

These banana zucchini bread muffins are moist, tender, and full of wholesome flavor. With ripe bananas, shredded zucchini, and warm spices, they’re a nutritious and delicious way to start the day — freezer-friendly and kid-approved!
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Makes 12 muffins
  • Dry ingredients:
  • 190 g 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg optional
  • Wet ingredients:
  • 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup grated zucchini lightly squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 100 g ½ cup brown sugar
  • 60 ml ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 60 g ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Muffin tin (12-cup)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Box grater
  • Whisk & spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients:
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Prepare wet ingredients:
  5. In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
  6. Add brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
  7. Fold in the grated zucchini.
  8. Combine:
  9. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined.
  10. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  11. Fill muffin cups:
  12. Divide batter evenly between 12 muffin cups (they will be fairly full).
  13. Bake:
  14. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  15. Cool:
  16. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

No squeezing zucchini too much — just press lightly; some moisture helps with texture.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
Make it healthier: Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour or add 1 tbsp flaxseed meal.
Add a sprinkle of oats or cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra flair.