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Sneak some veggies into your treats with these delicious zucchini bread muffins. This simple recipe is a great healthy alternative to store-bought breakfast muffins, and they are wonderfully moist and fluffy. These will disappear in no time at all! Perfect for breakfast or a mid afternoon snack.
How to make zucchini bread muffins
- Place the olive oil, honey and yogurt in a bowl.
- Whisk together until combined and smooth.
- Add the eggs and lemon zests and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in shredded zucchini (there’s no need to squeeze water out of them) and chopped walnuts.
- Add the dry ingredients. It’s a good idea to mix those together separate in a bowl.
- Mix until the dry ingredients are incorporated but the mixture still has a few lumps.
Place the batter into a prepared muffin tin and bake. I like to line the muffin tin with parchment paper cups for the best results.
Tips for making zucchini bread muffins
- Use chocolate chips instead of chopped walnuts. That will make them sweeter and more kid-friendly. You could also consider using a mixture of both. However, do not add more than 2/3 cup total of additions.
- Don’t let the mixture sit in the muffin tins for too long after mixing. That makes the zucchini release too much moisture. Also, the baking soda starts working as soon as you add it and you want that rising action to happen in the oven.
- Use parchment paper muffin liners. It will help bake them evenly, and easily be removed from the muffin tray. Makes it a breeze to clean up afterwards.
- Enjoy these the same day you make them. The texture and taste are so much better the first day. But you can store in an airtight container in the fridge overnight if needed. Reheat in the oven before serving for best results.
Frequently asked questions
I don’t peel the zucchini before grating it. If your kids are going through the phase of not liking green foods, you can remove the skin.
The water that the zucchini holds makes the muffins wonderfully moist so there is no need to squeeze the zucchini once you grate it.
Yes, these muffins are easily frozen. It’s best to freeze them solid on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer bag or safe container. They will keep well for up to 3 months.
The muffins can be thawed at room temperature or you can microwave the frozen muffins in 20 second increments until they are warmed through.
For more muffin recipes:
- Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Healthy Banana Nut Muffins
- Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Chai Spiced Vegan Muffins
- Sweet Potato Muffins
- Blueberry Banana Muffins
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Zucchini Bread Muffins
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup plain yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups shredded zucchini about one large zucchini
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a standard muffin pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey and yogurt. Add eggs and lemon zests, whisking until smooth. Stir in shredded zucchini and chopped walnuts.
- Gently fold in flour, salt, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until mostly incorporated – a few lumps are ok. Do not over mix.
- Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins. They can be filled to about ½” from top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in one of the center muffins comes out clean or with just a couple small crumbs. Allow to cool in pan for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
The muffins can be thawed at room temperature or you can microwave the frozen muffins in 20 second increments until they are warmed through.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
I hate walnuts, what can I use instead?
You can omit it or use your choice of chopped nuts.
nice but I would reduce the baking powder – can definitely taste it which isn’t great.
Thank you! I’ll keep that in mind.
I have just made these and omg .. 1st my entire apartment smelled sooo good while these baked .. couldn’t wait to eat them once they came out.. they taste amazing.. my husband was skeptical when he saw me add the zucchini but he ate 3 so far 🤣🤣 thanks for the amazing recipe ❤️❤️❤️
That is incredible! Love that you both enjoyed it!
Hi I tried zucchini cupcake the taste is super yummy thank you for the recipe
Aww, yay! You’re so welcome!
I made this with buckwheat. Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge mistake. Just letting you all know 🤗
Yeah, I wouldn’t recommend buckwheat! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely amazing recipe! We all loved them 😍 they’re so moist and delicious. I have substituted the all purpose flour with wholegrain flour and it worked just well. Will definitely be making these again!
Thank you so much! That makes me so happy to hear!
How can I make these with almond/ coconut flour? What should be the ratio/ qty?
I have yet to try this with almond or coconut flour!
Great recipe! Will make again and again!!!
Yay! Thank you!
Making it the 2nd time and love it!
So glad to hear it!
Thank you! The whole family loved them! From 1-45:)
Haha that’s the best!!!