Healthy Mystery Muffins

Start your day with a nutritious treat by baking these Healthy Mystery Muffins, a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients and hidden flavors! Packed with grated zucchini, shredded carrot, and mashed banana, these moist muffins are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, making them a guilt-free indulgence. The combination of whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and a hint of cinnamon creates a hearty base, while optional add-ins like dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts add a touch of decadence. Ideal for meal prep, lunchbox snacks, or a quick breakfast, these easy, one-bowl muffins come together in under 35 minutes. With fiber, vitamins, and natural sweetness in every bite, they’re the perfect balance of healthy and delicious for the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
• 0.5 cups Mashed ripe banana
• 0.5 cups Shredded carrot
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cups Maple syrup
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 0.25 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.25 cups Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together until evenly combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the grated zucchini, mashed banana, shredded carrot, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and almond milk until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and/or dark chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1045.1 grams (1045.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1806

Total Fat 54.60g	70%
Saturated Fat 15.90g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 1448mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 304.90g	111%
Dietary Fiber 42.50g	152%
Total Sugars 114.10g
Protein 52.00g	104%

Vitamin D 79IU	394%
Calcium 380mg	29%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 2817mg	60%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.6%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 63.6%