Healthy Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins
Healthy Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins are a low calorie muffin recipe made flourless with more protein and lower carbs. An easy snack recipe with warm spices! Low Calorie + Paleo + Gluten Free
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup zucchini shredded
- 3/4 cup apple shredded
- 1 cup almond butter creamy, no sugar added, or nut butter or choice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a muffin tin with muffin liners or spray with cooking spray.
- Shred the zucchini and apple (with skin on) in a food processor or blender by pulsing several times.
- Add the egg whites to a large mixing bowl and whisk. Add the remaining ingredients including the shredded zucchini and apple. Mix together. Ensure the almond butter is fully mixed before adding it - the oil separates in jar. Mix this together before measuring and adding to the mixing bowl.
- Fill 12 muffin cavities 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake 18-20 minutes or until the a toothpick can be inserted clean in the center.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the muffin tin before removing.
- Store the healthy zucchini apple muffins in the refrigerator up to 7 days or in the freezer up to 60 days.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg