Zucchini Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups soft white wheat flour (or other whole grain flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• pinch of ground cloves
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (or your preferred oil)
• 3/4 cup (or less) sugar
• 1/2 cup (or less) brown sugar
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (try making your own!)
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup applesauce (unsweetened)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Line a muffin tray with paper liners.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices) in a large mixing bowl.
4. Combine liquid ingredients: In another bowl, combine oil and sugars, mixing well. Then add zucchini, vanilla, egg, and applesauce.
5. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture, and mix until just barely combined. Don’t over-mix or it will affect the texture.
6. Scoop batter into muffin tin, filling almost to the top of each cup.
7. Bake about 20 minutes, or until the muffin edges and tops are lightly brown.
8. Let cool in muffin tray for 5 minutes, then remove and place on a cooling rack.