Zucchini-Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups applesauce
• 2 lemons , zested
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract , Optional
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1.25 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups peeled and grated zucchini
• 3 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.

2. 2

   Combine brown sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in oil, applesauce, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until incorporated.

3. 3

   Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Blend into the brown sugar mixture. Stir in zucchini and poppy seeds.

4. 4

   Pour batter into the lined muffin cups. Fill any empty muffin cups with water.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean, 17 to 18 minutes.