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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas

    Published: Jan 5, 2021 · Modified: Feb 21, 2021 by Jen Wooster

    Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins

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    Moist and delicious gluten free zucchini muffins that are great for a quick breakfast, snack, or treat. You don't even need a stand mixer for this easy muffin recipe - just a whisk and a bowl! We also love these zucchini muffins because they are dairy free. Making them perfect for the whole family.

    And here to break down her delicious recipe is Carolyn from Caramel & Cashews. Like me, Carolyn has celiac so her site is filled with gluten-free goodness. And we can never have too many gluten free recipes, am I right?

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    Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins

    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

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    Without further ado here is Carolyn!

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    Before I was diagnosed with celiac disease I loved zucchini bread so it only made sense to get in the kitchen and whip up a batch of gluten free zucchini muffins. It's not often you get to incorporate a vegetable into a baked treat with AMAZING results. 

    Jump to:
    • 🧾Gluten Free Ingredients
    • ⏲️Baking Instructions
    • 📋Tips and Tricks
    • 🧁Storing Leftover Muffins
    • 💭 Zucchini Muffin Variations
    • 🍰More Gluten Free Baking Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins
    • ⭐Reviews

    🧾Gluten Free Ingredients

    • Gluten Free All Purpose Flour - I use Bob's Red Mill 1:1 All Purpose Gluten Free Flour in almost all of my baked goods calling for all purpose flour. The taste and texture are on point with no strange aftertaste or chalky mouthfeel - yuck. I have tried A LOT of gluten free flours and many of them are complete duds. Do not substitute a single ingredient flour like coconut flour for the all purpose flour in this recipe. Coconut flour recipes are delicious but you must find one specifically created for coconut flour or almond flour etc.
    • Baking Powder - To make those babies rise! 
    • Baking Soda - Rise baby rise!
    • Kosher Salt - I always use kosher salt in cooking and baking. It has a pure salty taste without feeling like you just drank saltwater. If you only have table salt simply add ¼ teaspoon instead of a half teaspoon. The granules are much smaller and will add more saltiness than kosher salt. 
    • Sugar 
    • Brown Sugar 
    • Vegetable Oil - You can add another neutral oil if you prefer. Oil gives the muffins their moist crumb whereas butter while delicious can dry out a muffin if not used properly. If you are looking to make these healthy zucchini muffins you can certainly use avocado oil in place of vegetable oil. 
    • Mashed Banana - Also adds natural sweetness and moisture to the muffins! 
    • Eggs - To bind and add structure 
    • Grated Zucchini - Of course! I used about one and a half small-sized zucchinis for this recipe. As long as you have a cup of grated zucchini you are good. 

    ⏲️Baking Instructions

    Simplicity is such a win in the kitchen, especially with delicious results. 
    For great vibes in the kitchen, I always do my prep work first. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture. No need to pop any veins here. Just a nice squeeze is fine. 

    Grab a bowl, a whisk, a liquid measuring cup, dry measuring cups, and you're all set to begin. 

    In a large bowl add both sugars, vegetable oil and mashed banana then whisk until combined. Add both eggs and whisk until emulsified then add the grated zucchini. Stir well. 

    Add all of the dry ingredients to the bowl and whisk again until the batter is smooth and well combined. 

    Scoop batter into a greased muffin tin and bake at 350 degrees for 21 minutes. 

    gluten free zucchini muffins in a tin bowl eggs to the side

    📋Tips and Tricks

    • I just grate the zucchini on a handheld grater (like for cheese). It's easy to clean and since zucchini is full of water it doesn't take as much effort as carrots. I don't bother deseeding the zucchini. I simply cut off both ends and cut it in half crosswise then grate.
    • If you have a food processor with a grating attachment or a mandolin that's fine too! Just be extra careful when you grate any vegetable on a mandolin or cheese grater. I have cut my finger on a mandolin before and it's right up there with wasps and paper cuts.
    • If you loathe dishes like me, pour the oil into your mixing bowl with the sugars and then mash the banana in the liquid measuring cup. No need to dirty up another dish am I right??
    • If you are making this for a friend or you're just new to the gluten free life make sure your nonstick cooking spray doesn't contain flour. Some do!

    🧁Storing Leftover Muffins

    Banana zucchini muffins also freeze super well. I like to freeze all my goodies on a sheet pan first then throw them frozen into a gallon size freezer bag. This way they don't get smooshed. You can defrost in the microwave or leave at room temperature for a couple hours.

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    💭 Zucchini Muffin Variations

    These banana zucchini muffins taste amazing by themselves but are incredible with additional mix-ins too such as: 

    • Dried Cranberries
    • Raisins
    • Walnuts
    • Chocolate Chips (Gluten-free chocolate zucchini bread is always a winner!) 
    • Dried Coconut
    • Fresh blueberries (Frozen blueberries release a lot of water and weigh down the muffins.)

    These muffins can also just as simply be made into gluten free zucchini bread. Simply scrape the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean. 

    Well I have some zucchini muffins and a coffee with my name on it! Happy Baking! 

    🍰More Gluten Free Baking Recipes

    Here are a few more of our favorite gluten free baking recipes to keep you busy in the kitchen.

    Strawberry Lemon Bars

    The best sweet and tart strawberry lemon bars recipe that is gluten and dairy free. A simple shortbread crust with a strawberry lemonade custard topping.
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    lemon bars stacked

    Almond Flour Blackberry Muffins

    Delicious gluten-free blackberry muffins made entirely grain free using almond flour. Perfectly sweet with a delightful almond crumble topping.
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    almond flour muffins in tin with bowl of blackberries.

    Serviceberry Galette

    A rustic sweet serviceberry pie. This grain-free crust is gluten and can be made dairy free making it the perfect healthy summer dessert. Serviceberries are also called junebrries and Saskatoon berries.
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    serviceberry galette with a grain free crust with slice being removed

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    📖 Recipe

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    Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins

    Recipe Created By: Carolyn
    Delicious zucchini muffins that are easy to make. This recipe is gluten free and dairy free.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 21 mins
    Total Time 31 mins
    Course Baking, Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 muffins
    Calories 185 kcal

    Equipment

    • Muffin tin

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ¼ cups Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free All Purpose Flour 205 g
    • 1 teaspoon baking bowder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ cup + 2 T. sugar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup mashed banana about 1 small banana
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 C zucchini grated and squeezed

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grate the zucchini and squeeze once to release some excess moisture. Mash the banana with a fork and measure. Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
    • In a large bowl whisk together vegetable oil, mashed banana and both sugars.
    • Add eggs one at a time whisking well after each addition. Stir in the grated zucchini.
    • Add all the dry ingredients to the bowl and whisk to combine.
    • Scoop the batter into the muffin tin about ¾ of the way full. You should get 9 muffins.
    • Bake for 21 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

    Notes

    • To squeeze out the zucchini, place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel. Gather the towel at the top and twist to squeeze out the excess moisture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbs: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 2g
    Keyword Gluten free zucchini Muffins, Gluten free zucchini muffins Bob's Red Mill
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    1. Andrea says

      September 11, 2022 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      These are wonderful! I do have to eat gluten-free so I love finding recipes I can make over and over.
      My mother’s name is Zeal, so your site makes me smile for two reasons, Mom and GF!

      Reply
      • Jen Wooster says

        September 12, 2022 at 9:06 am

        5 stars
        Love it! Thanks for the review.

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    2. Jen says

      January 09, 2021 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      I love the idea of freezing some of these to have on hand for a quick and easy breakfast.

      Reply
      • Jen says

        January 09, 2021 at 3:59 pm

        5 stars
        Agreed, they defrost easily for a quick breakfast on the go.

        Reply
    3. Sue says

      January 09, 2021 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      I don't need to eat gluten free, but I happen to love the texture of gf muffins and cakes, I can't wait to try this one!

      Reply
    4. Claudia Lamascolo says

      January 09, 2021 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      this is such a perfect timing to find this recipe being diagnosed with gluten issues, thank you so much off to the kitchen!

      Reply
    5. Deanne says

      January 09, 2021 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      These were so easy to make, our family gobbled them up! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        January 09, 2021 at 3:59 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for the review and comment.

        Reply
    6. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      January 09, 2021 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      The combination of banana and zucchini sounds delicious and so easy to make too.

      Reply

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