Freezer-friendly breakfast muffins (Printable)

Moist muffins with zucchini or banana, ideal for a quick, wholesome breakfast on the go.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base Muffin Mix

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit or Vegetable Option

12 - 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
13 - 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)

→ Optional Add-ins

14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
16 - 1/2 cup rolled oats (for topping)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in grated zucchini or mashed banana. Incorporate optional nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle rolled oats on top if using.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Once cooled, freeze muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Freezer-friendly muffins
  • Vegetarian and wholesome ingredients
02 -
  • Substitute gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free muffins
  • Muffins keep well at room temperature up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 2 months
03 -
  • Don’t overmix batter to keep muffins tender
  • Ensure zucchini is well squeezed to avoid soggy muffins
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