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Delightful Cranberry Almond Zucchini Mini Muffins

These delightful mini muffins take advantage of fresh zucchini, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy almonds for an irresistible treat perfect for a breakfast, snack, or dessert. The addition of cardamom and lemon zest provides a bright and flavorful profile.
3
45 min
TOTAL TIME
114
CALORIES
$0.19
PER SERVING
Delightful Cranberry Almond Zucchini Mini Muffins
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
48 SERVINGS
Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Ground Cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Sliced Almonds
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Lemon Zest
1 tsp lemon zest
All-purpose Flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
Shredded Zucchini
2 cups shredded zucchini
Baking Powder
1 tsp baking powder
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp sea salt
Brown Sugar
1 cup brown sugar
Vegetable Oil
1 cup vegetable oil
Dried Cranberries
1 cup dried cranberries
Eggs
3 large eggs
Baking Soda
1 tsp baking soda
Directions
10 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F and generously spray 2 mini muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cardamom and lemon zest.
3
Gently fold in the dried cranberries and sliced almonds, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
4
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar with a hand mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and continue to beat until combined
6
Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry mixture, and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined. The batter will be thick.
7
Gently fold in the shredded zucchini, allowing its moisture to loosen the batter.
8
Scoop the batter into each mini muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
9
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10
Allow the muffins to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Health Info
Macros
13g
CARBS
5g
FAT
1g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
EGGS
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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