A closeup of a zucchini muffin in a muffin pan

Zucchini Muffins

Elise Bauer

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups Zucchini Fresh, grated
  • cup Butter Melted; or oil
  • 1⅓ cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs Beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Walnuts Optional
  • 1 cup Raisins Optional; or dried cranberries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Medium Bowl

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the grated zucchini and then the melted butter.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients into the zucchini mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins, or cranberries if using.
  • Coat each muffin cup in your muffin pan with a little butter or vegetable oil spray. Use a spoon to distribute the muffin dough equally among the cups, filling the cups up completely.
  • Bake on the middle rack until muffins are golden brown, and the top of the muffins bounce back when you press on them, about 20 to 25 minutes. Test with a long toothpick to make sure the center of the muffins are done.
  • Set on wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from the tin let cool another 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Muffins
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
409
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
293
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
273
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
23
g
26
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
420
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
34
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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