Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour (or gluten-free oat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded and squeezed (to remove excess water)
- 1 cup potato, shredded (peeled or unpeeled)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup plain unsweetened yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Topping:
- 2 tbsp almond flour or oat flour for sprinkling
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners or lightly grease the tin with oil.
Step 2: Prepare the Zucchini and Potato
- Shred the zucchini and potato using a box grater.
- Place the shredded vegetables in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step ensures that the muffins won’t be soggy.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour (or oat flour), baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and thyme.
Step 4: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat the eggs (or flax eggs) with the olive oil, yogurt, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Add the shredded zucchini and potato to the wet mixture and stir to combine.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
Step 6: Fill the Muffin Tins
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle almond flour or oat flour on top of each muffin for a crunchy finish.
Step 7: Bake the Muffins
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 5g