Monday, April 4, 2011

Zucchini Zazzle Muffins

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 large zucchini) 1.5 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar (not packed) 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tbsp. light whipped butter 3 tbsp. crushed pecans 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. 3. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the zucchini, soy milk, applesauce, butter, and vanilla extract. Slowly add this mixture to the first bowl, and stir until thoroughly blended. 4. Mix pecans into the batter. 5. Line 9 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with baking liners and/or spray with nonstick spray. Evenly distribute batter among the 9 cups. Top 6. Bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes, until a toothpick poked into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool and then enjoy!