Zucchini and Flax Seed Muffins
by Tarla Dalal
This is a unique muffin with a fabulous, exotic flavour! A batter of plain dough is enhanced with grated zucchini, flax seeds powder and brown sugar, all of which give the muffins a very interesting mouth-feel and rare flavour.
A dash of cinnamon, some mashed bananas and vanilla add to the flavour of the Zucchini and Flax Seed Muffins, making it a yummy treat that appeals to all. If you are not having these muffins immediately, warm them up for a few seconds in a microwave oven before serving.
Serve these muffins for breakfast accompanied with a smoothie or milkshake .
Zucchini and Flax Seed Muffins recipe - How to make Zucchini and Flax Seed Muffins
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 30 minutes Baking Temperature: 180°C (360°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 12 muffins
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (unpeeled)
1/2 cup flax seeds powder (alsi)
1 3/4 cups plain flour (maida)
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
5 tbsp mashed banana
1 tsp vanilla essence
- Method
- Combine the plain flour, flax seeds powder, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon powder in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add the milk, egg, bananas, vanilla essence, zucchini and mix well using a spatula. Keep aside.
- Grease the muffin tray and pour equal quantities into 12 cavities of the muffin tray.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 25 minutes.
- Serve warm.
| Energy | 167 cal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 64.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 13.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 51.1 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 55.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 116.6 mg |
| Sodium | 139.5 mg |
| Potassium | 126.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
These turned out so good!😋😋 Followed the recipe to a T. And they are Awesome!!! Had some leftover zucchini and a bag of milled flax seed kicking around and who knew these would be my new favorite? What a great combo of flavor, thanks for the keeper of this delicious recipe!
How can I prepare this without eggs? Pls suggest.
Çañ I make it using whole wheat flour or oat mealY floral How can yup adjust the quantity?
Can we use wheat fĺour or oat flour?
my kids enjoyed this for breakfast in the morning-make it the previous day and warm and give in the morning. its nutricious and the kids can grab and eat quickly and begin their day-loved it because not too sweet
Zucchini and flax seed muffin.. This is a very different kind of muffin.. and also different taste.. the banana.. in this gives a very mild flavour.. and the flax seeds added.. gives the nutrients.. Simple and quick recipe..