Zucchini Muffins
These soft and fluffy zucchini muffins are made with a generous amount of shredded zucchini and warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. They’re slightly sweet, easy to make, and freezer-friendly for quick breakfasts or snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (70 g) lightly packed brown sugar light or dark
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (245 g) coarsely shredded zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the flour mixture to the bowl and stir with a spatula just until the flour is incorporated.
- Add the shredded zucchini and fold until evenly combined. The batter will be thick.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper cupcake liners.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated 400°F oven for 7 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 14 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Yield: 12 muffins
Notes
Storage: Let the muffins cool completely, then store in a covered food-storage container or zipper bag at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days. The tops may become slightly moist after the second day.
Freezing: Cool completely, then place the muffins in a freezer-safe container or zipper freezer bag. Thaw individual muffins at room temperature as needed. The texture will be slightly softer after thawing, but the muffins remain moist and delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
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