Description
Soft and moist zucchini muffins flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and brown sugar for a cozy homemade treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 and 3/4 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
- Coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a 12-count muffin pan with liners or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Stir shredded zucchini into the wet ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
- Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes.
- Without opening the oven, reduce temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for 15–17 more minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft and fluffy.
- No need to squeeze moisture from the zucchini.
- Whole wheat flour can be used for a heartier texture.
- Chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, or dried cranberries make great additions.
- The high starting oven temperature helps create tall muffin tops.
- Freeze cooled muffins for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
