Zucchini Raisin Bran Muffins

Name: Zucchini Raisin Bran Muffins
Yield: Makes 12 Muffins
Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup whole-wheat flour; 2/3 cup Miller’s Bran (see Note*); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 2 cups coarsely grated zucchini; Special equipment: 12-cup muffin tin

November 7, 2012

This recipe is a great way to use the extra zucchini from the garden or farmers’ market and is chockfull of healthy ingredients. For an even more nutritious version, substitute the same amount of applesauce for the butter, and brown sugar instead of white.

Cooks' Note

*Available at natural foods stores, specialty<br/>foods shops, and some supermarkets

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