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:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners or greasing it with oil.
  3. Grate the courgette using a box grater or food processor; set aside to drain in a colander for a few minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; whisk until evenly mixed.
  5. In another bowl, mix the sugar, honey, egg, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Fold the grated courgette into the liquid mixture.
  7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine until just mixed; do not overmix.
  8. Fold in optional add-ins (if using).
  9. Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.