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Banana Zucchini Muffins

Delicious Banana Zucchini Muffins: A Wholesome Breakfast Treat

These Banana Zucchini Muffins are a wholesome breakfast treat, perfect for busy mornings and endlessly customizable.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure no clumps remain
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Works alongside baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add optional nutmeg for depth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Optional
  • 3 medium ripe bananas Very ripe for best flavor
  • 1 cup finely shredded zucchini Squeeze out excess liquid
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil Or use applesauce or yogurt
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adjust to taste or swap for maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs Use at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, flaxseed) Customize as desired

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • whisk
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Zucchini Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a medium-sized bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Grate the zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, fine sea salt, ground cinnamon, and optional nutmeg.
  5. Add the neutral oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and whisk until smooth.
  6. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture evenly.
  7. Carefully fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until no dry flour remains.
  8. Fold in any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
  9. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  11. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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