Zucchini Muffins with Healthy Yogurt Frosting
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
- FORTEEZ Flower Tray
- Perforated Baking Sheet
- Eco Chop
- Mini Whisk
- Mixing Bowl Set
- Spatula
- Mini Zester
- French Pantry Sel Gris
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Ingredients
Muffin Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
(For gluten-free: use 2 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour) - 3/4 cup coconut sugar or maple sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon French Pantry Sel Gris
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil
For gluten-free richness: use 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter and 1/4 cup oil - 3 eggs
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, spun out in the Eco Chop to remove excess moisture
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Madagascar Vanilla
Healthy Yogurt Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon French Pantry Madagascar Vanilla
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange using the Mini Zester
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the FORTEEZ Flower Tray on the Perforated Baking Sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, Sel Gris, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oil (or oil and butter), eggs, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in the spun-out zucchini and optional walnuts.
- Scoop batter into the FORTEEZ Flower Tray, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Healthy Yogurt Frosting:
- Whisk all ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to use. Pipe or spoon onto cooled muffins.
bonTIPS:
- Spin out shredded zucchini in the Eco Chop to remove excess moisture.
- Let gluten-free batter rest for 10 minutes before baking to hydrate the flour.
- Add butter to gluten-free muffins for better texture, moisture, and flavor.
- Use the Mini Zester to brighten the frosting with citrus zest.
- Top with edible flowers, fruit slices, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a colorful finish.
