Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (about 2 medium) grated courgette (zucchini)
- ¼ cup (30g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup (40g) chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners or greasing it with oil.
- Grate the courgette using a box grater or food processor; set aside to drain in a colander for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; whisk until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, honey, egg, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the grated courgette into the liquid mixture.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fold in optional add-ins (if using).
- Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.