Courgette Apple Muffins

This muffin recipe makes a great morning quick breakfast on the run or a snack in the afternoon.

They also area simple means to get fussy children to eat some fruit and vegetables.

Ingredients:

750ml grated courgettes
250ml apple, peeled, cored and grated
125ml flax seeds 
60ml chopped almonds 
10ml fresh orange zest
625ml cups all-purpose flour 
250ml sugar 
5ml baking soda 
5ml baking powder
1ml salt 
2 large eggs, lightly beaten 
125ml vegetable oil 
125ml milk
5ml vanilla

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 190˚C.

In a large bowl, combine courgettes, apple, flax seeds, almonds and orange zest; set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

In new bowl, combine eggs, oil, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Add courgette mixture and stir briefly until just combined.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full with muffin mixture.

Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.