Zucchini Cheddar Muffins

Name: Zucchini Cheddar Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 brown sugar; 1/4 cup low-calorie artificial sweetener (Splenda); 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (preferably old); 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Submitted by neese

"This recipe can also be made as a loaf (baking time is about 35-40 minutes), but it also works as a great muffin batter. They have a great sweet and savory taste that is perfect for a healthy snack on the go!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 12 muffins
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 medium zucchini
1 cup all-purpose flour
¹⁄₂ cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₄ brown sugar
¹⁄₄ cup low-calorie artificial sweetener (Splenda)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese (preferably old)
2 eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

Preheat over to 350°F.
Grate zucchini (with skin) and place in a mesh strainer. Squeeze out excess water and set aside to further drain.
In large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and sugars with a fork.
Add zucchini and 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs,oil and vanilla.
Fold wet ingredients into dry and mix gently until just combined. Batter will be thick.
Spoon into prepared muffin tins and top each muffin with remaining cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out dry.