FRUIT AND NUT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

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Warm from the oven, or at room temperature, who doesn't like muffins. :) Why not surprise a neighbour or a friend with a batch of these moist fruit and nut delights. Include the recipe and let them keep the muffin tin as a wonderful gift. Created for the 2010 Category Craze-E Contest.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 6 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup zucchini, grated
1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup dates, diced
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seed kernels
unsalted sunflower seed kernels, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*. Line 6 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix together the beaten egg, oil, vanilla, and brown sugar. Stir in the grated zucchini.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the zucchini mixture. Gently fold in the cranberries, dates and sunflower kernels.
  • Divide evenly among the muffins cups. Sprinkle with additional sunflower kernels if desired.
  • Bake for 30 or until tested done with a toothpick.
  • Remove muffins from the tin, to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 184.8, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 22.7, Protein 3

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