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Disappearing Zucchini Muffins Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
•1½ c. shredded zucchini (about 2 small)
•2 c. whole-grain pancake or biscuit mix
•1 tsp. cinnamon
•1 teaspoon allspice
•2 eggs
•¾ c. brown sugar
•¼ c. unsweetened applesauce
•2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
•powdered sugar (enough to dust the muffins)
Directions:
Directions:
Equipment and supplies:

•oven (you'll need help from an adult assistant)
•bowls — one large, one medium
•grater — a plastic grater is safest for kids
•measuring cups and spoons
•muffin tin and paper liners
What to do:

1.Wash zucchini and remove ends.
2.Shred zucchini using largest holes on grater.
3.Wrap grated zucchini in a couple of paper towels and squeeze to remove water.
4.Measure 1½ cups of squeezed-dry zucchini.
5.Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
6.Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
7.In a large bowl, mix whole-grain pancake mix (or biscuit mix) with spices.
8.In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, and lemon juice.
9.Fold the egg-sugar mixture and shredded zucchini into the pancake-spice mixture; do not overmix.
10.Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with batter.
11.Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden.
12.Remove muffins from tin (with help from your adult assistant) and cool on a wire rack.
13.Sprinkle muffins with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Note: You don't have to peel the zucchini before shredding it for this recipe. It won't affect the taste and the peel will provide some extra fiber.

Prep time: 30 minutes

 

 

 

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