RECIPES

Zucchini Walnut Muffins

A delightfully spiced muffin that tastes great in the morning, or any time!

 

Ingredients

  • 1 single-cake package or 1/2 cup Wise Choice Cake-ability Baking Aid
  • 2 cups finely ground walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 small zucchini, washed and grated - about 1 cup
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

     

Directions

Makes 12 half-cup muffins

Coat a 12-cup (1/2 cup capacity) muffin tin with non-stick spray Preheat oven to 350° F

1. Using a whisk combine Wise Choice Cake-ability Baking Aid, walnuts, salt, baking powder, sugar equivalent and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, stirring to break up any lumps.

2. In a separate bowl combine zucchini, water, eggs and vegetable oil.

3. Add to dry ingredients, whisking gently until just combines.

4. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.

5. Cool on a rack and store in an airtight tin.

Nutrition

Nutrition* (per muffin, as calculated by Mastercook): 186 calories; 16g fat; 6g carbs (of which 3g is fiber); 6g protein. *based on no-calorie sweetener