Healthy Red Pepper Zucchini Muffins

Here’s a healthy, savory muffin recipe featuring red pepper and zucchini — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even alongside soups and salads.

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🧁 Healthy Red Pepper Zucchini Muffins

🥒🌶️ Ingredients:

• 1 cup zucchini, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture

• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• 1/2 cup oat flour (or rolled oats blended into flour)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened plant-based yogurt)

• 1/4 cup olive oil (or avocado oil)

• 1/4 cup milk (any kind)

• 1/3 cup grated cheese (optional — try cheddar, feta, or dairy-free cheese)

• Fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or thyme (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line or grease a muffin tin.

2. Grate the zucchini, place in a clean towel or paper towels, and squeeze out excess water.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, oil, and milk.

4. Stir in the zucchini and red bell pepper, and mix until well combined.

5. In another bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring just until combined. Don’t overmix.

7. Fold in cheese and herbs if using.

8. Spoon batter evenly into muffin tins (about 10–12 muffins).

9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

10. Let cool for 5–10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

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🥗 Tips & Variations:

• Add spinach, corn, or shredded carrots for more veggies.

• Use gluten-free flour blend to make them gluten-free.

• For a protein boost, add 1–2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast or hemp seeds.

Would you like a printable version or the recipe adapted for vegan or keto diets?