Description
These Zucchini Bread Muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon. Made with grated zucchini, they offer a delicious way to sneak veggies into a sweet treat. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a great snack or breakfast option that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs - at room temperature
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups finely grated unpeeled zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs into the oil, then stir in the vanilla extract until blended.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined; the batter will be thick and somewhat dry.
- Fold in zucchini: Gently fold the grated zucchini into the batter until evenly incorporated without overmixing.
- Fill muffin tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and store: Let muffins cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days or individually wrap and refrigerate or freeze for up to 3 weeks. Reheat in the microwave if desired before serving.
Notes
- Flavor tip: add chocolate chips to the batter for a richer taste.
- Ensure zucchinis are finely grated and unpeeled for the best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 173 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
