🧁 Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients (makes 12 muffins):
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup whole wheat flour (or use all all-purpose)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter/coconut oil)
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¾ cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, squeeze out excess moisture)
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
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Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
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Dry Mix: In a bowl, whisk together flour(s), baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Wet Mix: In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Add Zucchini & Extras: Fold in grated zucchini and optional nuts/raisins/chocolate. Batter will be slightly thick.
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Bake: Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (about ¾ full). Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool & Enjoy: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temp.
✨ These muffins are moist, lightly spiced, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Would you like me to also give you a savory zucchini muffin version (with cheese and herbs) instead of the sweet one?