Super Duper Zucchini Muffins

Super Duper Zucchini Muffins

These muffins are nutritious, low in fat, and most important of all, taste delicious!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
12 muffins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup sour milk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.

Step 2
In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Stir in baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center, and pour in milk, eggs, zucchini and vanilla. Fold in walnuts. Fill muffin cups 2/3 to 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with brown sugar.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295
Calories
13g
Fat
41g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 17%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium245mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars22g
Protein5g
Vitamin C3mg 14%
Calcium69mg 5%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium115mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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