Brown Sugar Zucchini Muffins

If you like zucchini muffins, then you will really like this version.  The brown sugar and spices blend to create a pleasant flavor and the walnuts add a bit of crunch.  These are muffins you will happily start your day with. Note: You can substitute the zucchini for carrot if you prefer.

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup almond flour

1 scoop protein powder

¼ cup truvia brown sugar equivalent or ½ cup light brown sugar

3 tablespoons truvia or granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup old fashioned oats

3 large eggs

¾ cup unsweetened applesauce

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups grated zucchini (carrot, parsnip, etc…)

½ cup chopped walnuts

1-2 tablespoons sugar in the raw

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins with baking spray.
2. Spread walnuts on a small baking sheet and roast at 350 for 5 minutes.
3. Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, and sugar to a medium bowl and whisk together.
4. Add applesauce, grated zucchini, eggs, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix to combine. 
5. Fold in the dry ingredients scraping down the edge of the bowl.  Then add the walnuts and mix gently.
6. Use a large cookie scooper to fill the muffin tins.
7. Top each muffin with a dash of sugar in the raw.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
9. Let muffins cool in the muffin tin for at least 10 minutes before removing.
10. Let cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to an airtight container. 
11. Enjoy!