ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

January is all about eating healthy habits in the new year! 

Try these easy Zucchini muffins for breakfast or snacks

 

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• Preheat oven to 375° F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, stir together sugar, oil and eggs. Add zucchini and vanilla extract; stir to combine. Sprinkle baking soda, baking powder and salt over top. Stir until well blended.
• Stir in flour and cinnamon; be careful not to over-mix. Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.( optional) 
• Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean