Zucchini Vegan Muffins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 45

Servings: muffins

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Emily

Make these Zucchini Vegan Muffins at home in under an hour for a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack. These muffins are loaded with zucchini, lemon, and applesauce for a dense and delicious treat.

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Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 silicone or rubber spatula
1 small bowl or measuring cup
1 grater
1 zester

Ingredients

1 cup shredded zucchini
¾ cup oat milk or any plant-based milk
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup pecans chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin tin with silicone or paper liners.
Cut off the end of the zucchini and shred it using a cheese grater. Once fully shredded, wrap the zucchini pieces into a paper towel, twist the top to make a ball, and squeeze as much water out as you can. Set it aside.
Zest the lemon and then juice it. In a small measuring cup or mixing bowl, whisk the oat milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together to combine.
Pour the oak milk mixture and the applesauce into the flour mixture and stir with a spatula to combine. Add the lemon zest and shredded zucchini and fold into the mixture followed by the chopped nuts (if using).
Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 muffin sections.
Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes then turn down the heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and cool the muffins on a cooling rack.

Notes

Optional Lemon Vanilla Glaze

You can top these muffins with a simple vanilla glaze for an extra burst of flavor. Simple add ½ cup of confectioners powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Whisk to combine and drizzle on top.

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