Description
Zucchini Bread Muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with nutrition. These sweet muffins combine grated zucchini with warm spices for a healthy and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, like walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash, trim, and grate zucchini; then wring out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add oil and vanilla, then stir in grated zucchini.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Fill muffin tin lined with paper liners or greased cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in pan 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Wring out zucchini well to avoid soggy muffins.
- Use fresh baking powder and soda for proper rising.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
- Freeze muffins for up to 3 months; thaw in fridge or microwave before eating.
- Try adding spices like ginger or allspice or mix in chocolate chips or dried fruits for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180-210 kcal
- Sugar: 18-20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8-10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1-2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6-8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26-28 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 3-4 g
- Cholesterol: 35-45 mg
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