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Savory Zucchini Hemp Mini Muffins

Name: Savory Zucchini Hemp Mini Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup grated zucchini; 1 cup almond flour; 1/2 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free); 2 tbsp ground flaxseed; 1/4 cup water (for flax egg); 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme; 1/3 cup unsweetened plant milk (e.g., almond, oat); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor); 2 tbsp hemp seeds (plus more for topping)

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

24 people

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

These fluffy, veggie-packed mini muffins are perfect for snacking or serving with soups and salads. Made with shredded zucchini, herbs, and gluten-free flour, then topped with a sprinkle of nutty hemp seeds.

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What You’ll Need:

1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free)
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 cup water (for flax egg)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme
1/3 cup unsweetened plant milk (e.g., almond, oat)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
2 tbsp hemp seeds (plus more for topping)

Prepration for:Savory Zucchini Hemp Mini Muffins

Step 1/8

Preheat the Oven.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tray (silicone trays work great!).

Step 2/8

Make Flax Egg

Mix ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken.

Step 3/8

Prepare Zucchini

Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel or paper towels.

Step 4/8

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, herbs, and nutritional yeast.

Step 5/8

Add Wet Ingredients

Add flax egg, plant milk, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and zucchini to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Fold in hemp seeds.

Step 6/8

Fill Muffin Tray

Spoon batter into mini muffin cups. Fill to the top. Sprinkle extra hemp seeds on each muffin.

Step 7/8

Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8/8

Cool & Serve

Let cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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