Description
Delicious and moist zucchini bread muffins made with freshly grated zucchini, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast treat, these muffins are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection in just 20-22 minutes.
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 pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine wet ingredients: Whisk the eggs into the oil, then stir in the vanilla extract to create a smooth wet mixture that will add moisture and flavor to the muffins.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; expect the batter to be very thick and somewhat dry at this point.
- Fold in zucchini: Gently fold the finely grated zucchini into the batter until incorporated, adding moisture and texture 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 in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and store: Let the muffins cool before removing from the tin. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or wrap individually and refrigerate or freeze for up to 3 weeks. Reheat muffins in the microwave for a few seconds before serving. Optionally, spread with butter.
Notes
- Flavor tip: Add chocolate chips to the batter for a sweeter variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 173 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
