Description
Delight in the wholesome goodness of these Zucchini Muffins, a perfect blend of nutrition and taste! These soft and moist muffins are made with fresh zucchini and sweetened naturally with honey or applesauce, making them an excellent choice for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. The unique flavor profile sets them apart from ordinary muffins, and they can easily be customized with chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. Best of all, this one-bowl recipe means less cleanup and more time to enjoy delicious treats! Whether you’re looking to sneak some veggies into your kids’ diet or simply want a healthier snack option, these muffins will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded fresh zucchini
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed ripe banana)
- ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Wrap shredded zucchini in a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
- Melt butter in a mixing bowl and combine it with applesauce, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients including cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
- Gradually fold in flour until just combined; then gently incorporate the zucchini and any optional add-ins.
- Scoop batter into muffin pan wells and tap to level the tops.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 11–13 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg