Description

These Simply Zucchini Muffins are a deliciously moist and fluffy treat, perfect for using up zucchini in a sneaky, tasty way. With a blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar, these muffins are an easy-to-make snack that’s vegetable-packed and customizable with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier version)

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 large eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup brown sugar

¼ cup white granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

1 ½ cups shredded zucchini (no need to blot)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add the Zucchini:
Gently fold in the shredded zucchini until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Fill Muffin Cups:
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake:
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Cool:
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add-ins: Stir in chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans) for extra texture and flavor.

Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free milk (such as almond or oat milk) and oil to make this recipe dairy-free.

Gluten-Free: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American