Zucchini Raisins Muffins

Name: Zucchini Raisins Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups thinly-grated zucchini (with the peel) - equivalent to 1 large zucchini; 1/2 cup raisins (optional); 8oz (240g) spelt flour; 4.2oz (120g) almond flour; 7oz (200g) coconut sugar -or- granulated sugar; 2 tbsps plant-based plain yogurt; 6oz/180mL plant-based protein-rich milk; 1 ripe banana, mashed; 1/4 cup walnut oil; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp apple vinegar

Vegan zucchini raisin muffins stacked on a green cloth, with a golden brown crust and soft texture.

Prep. Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

16 muffins

Difficulty

Easy

Soy-Free, dairy-free, egg-free

Oven

Cooking required:

Allergens:

Perfectly moist, subtly sweet, and packed with nourishing ingredients, these zucchini raisins muffins strike the ideal balance between indulgence and wholesome comfort. With just one bowl and a handful of pantry staples, they come together quickly—no fancy equipment required. Whether you're using up extra zucchini or looking for a smart snack for lunchboxes and afternoon tea, this recipe delivers fluffy muffins with irresistible golden tops and a tender crumb in every bite.

Ingredients

2 cups thinly-grated zucchini (with the peel) - equivalent to 1 large zucchini

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

8oz (240g) spelt flour

4.2oz (120g) almond flour

7oz (200g) coconut sugar -or- granulated sugar

2 tbsps plant-based plain yogurt

6oz/180mL plant-based protein-rich milk

1 ripe banana, mashed

1/4 cup walnut oil

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp apple vinegar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 360F/180C.
Line muffin pans with muffin nonstick paper cups. You'll need about 16-18 muffin cups ready for the batter.
Thinly grate the zucchini into a large mixing bowl.
Mash the banana and add it to the bowl.
Add the rest of the ingredients, and mix well until the ingredients blend and are combined consistently.
Pour the batter to each muffin cup, up to 3/4 of their height or even up to the top if you'd like for the muffin top to extend beyond the paper cup.
Immediately place the pans in the oven, and bake for 25 minutes or until a golden crispy top is formed.
Cool before serving.

Notes

The sugar can be substituted with 8.8oz/250g pure Maple syrup.
The almond flour can be substituted with more spelt flour or all-purpose flour.
The oils can be substituted with regular vegetable oil.
The apple vinegar can be substituted with other vinegar kinds.

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