Zucchini Apple Muffins

Ingredients

• 3 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup apple, peeled, cored and grated
• 1/2 cup flax seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375F.
2. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, apple, flax seeds, almonds and orange peel; set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
4. In new bowl, combine eggs, oil, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
5. Add zucchini mixture and stir briefly until just combined.
6. Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full with muffin mixture.
7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.