Zucchini Date Muffins Recipe

Name: Zucchini Date Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups sprouted spelt flour or sprouted whole wheat flour; 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large egg, or 2 large egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute; 3/4 cup light agave nectar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Freshly grated zest of 1 orange; 2 cups grated zucchini, including skin (about 2 medium zucchini); 3/4 cup pitted dates, chopped

Servings: persons

3 cups sprouted spelt flour or sprouted whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, or 2 large egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup light agave nectar
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Freshly grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups grated zucchini, including skin (about 2 medium zucchini)
3/4 cup pitted dates, chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
3
In a bowl, combine the flour, flaxseeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4
In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, agave nectar, canola oil, water, yogurt, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
5
Mix together the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
6
Fold in the zucchini and dates.
7
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups sprouted spelt flour or sprouted whole wheat flour, 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Date Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Zucchini Date Muffins

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