Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Honey Butter
ONE bowl, basic ingredients, a few mins of mixing, and 20 mins to bake - YUM!
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, grated (about 2 cups grated before squeezing out water)
- 2-3 over-ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup honey (use 1/2 cup for sweeter muffin)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, or all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks
Cinnamon Honey Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line 18 muffin tins with paper liners.2. Lay a clean towel on the counter and spread the zucchini out in an even layer, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, cover with another towel, and let sit 5 minutes, then squeeze out any excess water. You should have 1 cup of zucchini. 3. In a bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, coconut oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Mix in the squeezed-out zucchini. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. 4. Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.5. Meanwhile, make the cinnamon butter. In a small bowl, combine the butter, honey, and cinnamon. 6. Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature smeared with cinnamon honey butter. Enjoy!
Notes
To Make Gluten Free: Use an equal amount of your favorite gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour. I recommend Cup4Cup gluten free flour.
Storing: These muffins keep well for 2-3 days at room temperature.
Freezing: Cool the muffins, wrap well with plastic wrap, then store in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw for a few hours on the counter before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal