Description
These zucchini muffins are soft, sweet, and full of flavor with a tender crumb and just the right hint of spice. They’re an easy way to sneak vegetables into your daily routine without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re making them for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert, they come together quickly and freeze beautifully. With grated zucchini folded into a cinnamon-kissed batter and optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips, this recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and seasoned cooks alike. Once you try them, they’ll be a staple in your kitchen every zucchini season.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (drained)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla until combined.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently.
- Fold in zucchini and any optional add-ins.
- Divide batter into muffin cups and bake 20–25 minutes.
- Let cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t skip draining the zucchini — this ensures the perfect texture.
- Add oats, nuts, or a crumb topping for extra texture and appeal.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg