WW Zucchini Cheese Muffins

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The WW Zucchini Cheese Muffins are a delicious snack. Your diet will get 95 kcal from eating them. Serve them for lunch, breakfast, snacking, events, occasions, gatherings, and parties. You can also keep them in a tight dish for four days. Also, you will use some tools and ingredients to prepare these WW Zucchini Cheese Muffins. You will add zucchini, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, unsweetened applesauce, and nonfat Greek yogurt to make your muffins. Your snack will become soft when you bake it. The steps to make your muffins are very simple.

STATS:

  • Preparation time: Ten minutes
  • Cooking duration: 22 minutes
  • Total time: 32 minutes
  • Course: Snack
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Portion size: One muffin
  • Cuisine: American
  • Caloric count: 95 kcal
  • Serving: 12 muffins

EQUIPMENT:

  • Non-stick spray
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Grater
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • 12-cup muffin tin

INGREDIENTS:

  • One tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • One large egg
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • Quarter cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Half tsp baking soda

INGREDIENT NOTES:

GRATED ZUCCHINI:

  • Zucchini is the main ingredient for your muffins. Your muffins will become soft from using this. These will also not become very heavy for you. Use chopped spinach for a different idea.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • Flour will make the shape of your muffins when you bake them. Oat flour is another idea for your use.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Cheese is also the main ingredient to use in your muffins. You will use reduced-fat cheddar cheese for a cheesy taste. Another option for your use is reduced-fat mozzarella.

EGG:

  • Egg will combine all the products for your snack. It can also make a shape of your snack. Flax egg is a substitute option for you.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • Use unsweetened applesauce in your muffins for moisture. The fats in your recipe will not rise too much from this. You can try using pumpkin puree for an alternative.

PLAIN NONFAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • We will use nonfat Greek yogurt for protein in your muffins. Low-fat plain yogurt is another substitute for your recipe.

BAKING SODA & BAKING POWDER:

  • Both of these things will make your muffins light. These will also make your snack softer.

SEASONINGS:

  • All of the seasonings in this recipe will boost the taste of your snack. You can try using Italian seasoning for substitution.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your oven to 180°C.
  2. Take the muffin tray and spray a little non-stick spray on it.
  3. Then, squeeze the grated zucchini to eliminate the extra amount of water.
  4. Take two bowls and include the wet and dry ingredients in them.
  5. Keep the zucchini and cheese on the side.
  6. Mix the wet and dry mixtures together.
  7. Then mix the cheese and zucchini in it.
  8. Add this mix to the muffin cups.
  9. Baking time for this is 22 minutes.
  10. Rest them for 5 minutes.

TIPS:

  • You can add silicon liners in place of spray if you prefer.
  • Don’t mix the muffin batter too much.
  • Let your muffins cool down.
  • Squeeze the zucchini properly to avoid moisture in muffins.
  • Put your muffins in a tight box so they remain safe and fresh.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can have some salad with these muffins for a full lunch.
  • Drink some coffee and serve the muffins with it when you have guests over.
  • You can also pair these with a tasty soup.
  • Serve them at your breakfast table when you have busy days with your family.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add muffins to a sealed vessel to keep for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the muffins separately for two months.

FAQs:

Will I use herbs in my snack?

  • You can add parsley or chives to these muffins.

Can I eliminate gluten from my snack?

  • Yes, use a gluten-free flour blend in your recipe.

Will these muffins taste like zucchini?

  • No, they will have a mild flavor.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: 3 points

Calcium: 110 g

Iron: 1.1 g

Vitamin A: 420 IU

Calories: 95 kcal

Total carbs: 10 grams

Net carbs: 8 g

Fiber: 2 grams

Protein: 6 g

Fat: 3 grams

Sodium: 180 grams

Potassium: 160 g