Zucchini Banana Muffins

Zucchini Banana Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
2. Prepare the Zucchini and Bananas:
   • Grate the zucchini using a fine grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
   • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • To the mashed bananas, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Add Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (if using), and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in Zucchini and Extras:
   • Gently fold the grated zucchini into the batter until evenly distributed.
   • If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in as well.
6. Fill Muffin Tin:
   • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve:
   • Enjoy your zucchini banana muffins warm or at room temperature. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!

These muffins are a great way to sneak in some extra veggies and fruit into your diet, and they taste absolutely delicious!