Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Muffins (Printable)

Moist, wholesome muffins made with zucchini or banana for a nutritious, quick breakfast option.

# What You Need:

→ Base Muffin Mix

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit or Vegetable

12 - 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry

→ Optional Fruit or Vegetable

13 - 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)

→ Optional Add-ins

14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
16 - 1/2 cup rolled oats (for topping)

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - Whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in grated zucchini or mashed banana along with optional nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Distribute batter evenly among muffin cups and sprinkle rolled oats on top if using.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Once cooled, place muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Muffins freeze beautifully for convenient meal prep
  • Nutritious and wholesome option for busy mornings
02 -
  • For gluten-free muffins substitute a gluten-free flour blend
  • These muffins keep well at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender
  • Squeeze zucchini dry to avoid soggy muffins
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