Strawberry muffin with a twist (strawberry, zucchini and apple muffin)
10 serves
15 m prep
30 m cook
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.
