Zucchini Muffins

     

Just a trace of cholesterol in these tasty low fat muffins. A good way to use up any extra zucchini.

Original recipe makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup nonfat milk
2 egg whites
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 cup grated zucchini

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin tins lightly with oil or spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt and ground cinnamon, mix thoroughly.
  3. Mix the milk, slightly beaten egg whites, oil, honey and shredded zucchini together. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just barely moistened. Batter should be lumpy. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 140 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21.9 g
Cholesterol: < 1 mg
Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 237 mg