Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Muffins (Printable Version)

Wholesome muffins featuring zucchini or banana, ideal for nutritious grab-and-go mornings.

# What You Need:

→ Base Muffin Mix

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit or Vegetable

12 - 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry OR 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)

→ Optional Add-ins

13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
15 - 1/2 cup rolled oats (for topping)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in your choice of grated zucchini or mashed banana. Incorporate optional chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle rolled oats on top if using.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Once cooled, freeze muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. To serve, thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Muffins freeze beautifully for convenient breakfasts
  • Nutritious and wholesome ingredients including fruit or veggie options
02 -
  • These muffins keep well at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months
  • Serve warm with a smear of nut butter for extra protein
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and moist
  • Make sure zucchini is well squeezed to prevent soggy muffins
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