Zucchini-Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins
Description
Just don't tell picky eaters these delicious lemon poppy seed muffins contain a green vegetable - zucchini!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup applesauce
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2 lemons, zested
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 cups peeled and grated zucchini
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3 tablespoons poppy seeds
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
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Combine brown sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in oil, applesauce, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until incorporated.
3
Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Blend into the brown sugar mixture. Stir in zucchini and poppy seeds.
4
Pour batter into the lined muffin cups. Fill any empty muffin cups with water.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean, 17 to 18 minutes.