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Healthy Hidden Veggie Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Easy Recipe for Kids

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These mini muffins are a perfect balance of health and fun, hiding veggies like zucchini in a moist banana base with chocolate chips, making them a hit for picky eaters and a nutritious snack for kids.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup finely grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your mini muffin pan or line it with mini paper liners.
  2. Grate 1 cup of zucchini finely and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Add the eggs, honey, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently but thoroughly to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently with a spatula. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick but a bit lumpy.
  6. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips, distributing evenly but carefully.
  7. Spoon the batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full (makes about 24 mini muffins).
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness. Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender. Use an oven thermometer if your oven runs hot. Mini muffins bake faster than regular muffins, so watch baking time closely.

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