Everything Muffins– Healthy Banana Zucchini Berry Muffins

Everything muffins are packed full of healthy things, but still taste like a treat.  They are very versatile, so you can adapt the recipe to what you have on hand.  Your ingredients can be fresh or frozen.  They’re never the same muffin twice, but they’re always moist and delicious.

We don’t buy many pre-made treats and snacks.  Making our own goodies is usually less expensive than store-bought treats.  Homemade snacks are also healthier and tastier than the store-bought alternative.

My kids and I love to experiment with after-school snacks.  Everything Muffins are the result of many tasty experiments.  Add what you like and make them your own!

 Ingredients

• 2 cups bananas, mashed (about 3 bananas)
• 2 cups shredded zucchini– we shred and freeze zucchini from our garden
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups wheat flour
• 2 cups oats
• 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1 Tablespoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup cranberries

Directions

Mix together bananas, zucchini, yogurt, applesauce, eggs and brown sugar.

In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, flax seed, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Mix wet and dry ingredients together.  Add berries.

Grease muffin tins and fill nearly full with muffin batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched.  Allow to cool in muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.

Substitution Ideas

• Applesauce and yogurt can be all of one or the other if you only have one on hand.  You can also substitute plum puree or any other fruit puree for the yogurt and applesauce.
• You can substitute half of the oats for coconut if you like.
• Of course you can substitute other types of flour if you don’t have wheat flour.
• You can substitute raisins or craisins for the berries.
• You can use and kind of berries that you have.  Blackberries and raspberries work well.
• Chopped nuts or shredded carrots can be added too.  Get creative!

Everything Muffins-- Healthy Banana Zucchini Berry Muffins

 

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Everything Muffins are very versatile, so feel free to substitute what's in season or in your freezer. Enjoy a moist, healthy snack that tastes like a treat!

Author: Stephanie @ SixFiguresUnder.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups bananas, mashed (about 3 bananas)
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• ½ cup yogurt
• ½ cup applesauce
• 2 eggs
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• 2 cups wheat flour
• 2 cups oats
• 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1 Tablespoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup cranberries

Instructions

1. Mix together bananas, zucchini, yogurt, applesauce, eggs and brown sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, flax seed, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix wet and dry ingredients together.
4. Add berries.
5. Grease muffin tins and fill nearly full with muffin batter.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched. Cool for 10 minutes in tins then transfer to cooling rack. Makes 24+ muffins

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