How to Make Gluten-Free Zucchini Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gluten-free diet has become increasingly popular in recent years, whether it's due to a gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, or just a desire to eat healthier. However, being gluten-free doesn't mean you have to sacrifice delicious baked goods. In fact, there are plenty of amazing gluten-free recipes out there, including these delectable gluten-free zucchini muffins.

These muffins are a perfect way to use up any surplus zucchinis from your garden or farmers market haul. They are moist,...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • ⅓ cup tapioca flour
  • ⅓ cup sorghum flour
  • ⅓ cup arrowroot flour
  • ⅓ cup oat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded zucchini
  • ⅔ cup applesauce
  • ½ cup stevia powder
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 standard-sized silicone baking cups with cooking spray.
  • Mix protein powder, tapioca flour, sorghum flour, arrowroot flour, oat flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and xanthan gum in a large bowl until evenly blended.
  • Whisk eggs, zucchini, applesauce, stevia powder, and oil in a medium bowl until combined. Add to flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts; let batter sit, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fully cooked in the centers, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; remove from liners when completely cooled.
  • Nutrition

    248 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 240mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 81mg