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Strawberry muffin with a twist (strawberry, zucchini and apple muffin)

Strawberry muffin with a twist (strawberry, zucchini and apple muffin)

strawberry-muffins

10 serves

15 m

30 m

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pureed dates
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 1 large green apple
  • 2 medium size bananas
  • 2 cups wholemeal self raising flour
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 10 strawberries, halved
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170 °C. Lightly grease a 12 hole non-stick muffin pan or line with paper cases.

Step 2

To make pureed dates, place dates and 1 tablespoon of water in a small food processor and blitz until pureed. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, grate the zucchini and apple.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mash the bananas.

Step 5

In a large bowl, mix flour, olive oil, cinnamon and pureed dates. Add the zucchini, apple and banana. Be careful not to overbeat the mixture or the muffins will become tough.

Step 6

Spoon the mixture into muffin trays and place a strawberry on top of each muffin. Sprinkle with coconut.

Step 7

Bake for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

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