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Easy Zucchini Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180
Delicious and moist zucchini muffins perfect for breakfast or a snack, combining sweet and spicy flavors with chocolate chips or nuts.

Ingredients

Dairy and Sugar

  • 0.25 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 1.5 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)

Vegetables

  • 2 cups grated zucchini

Eggs

  • 2 large eggs

Leavening and Spices

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Flavoring

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Flour and Add-ins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped nuts

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450℉ (232℃). Line a muffin tin with 12 liners and lightly grease.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in zucchini and eggs.
  • Add baking powder, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, then gradually mix in flour. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
  • Divide batter into muffin cups. Bake at 450℉ for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350℉ and bake 15-17 minutes.
  • Cool muffins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional nuts or chocolate chips before baking.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Zucchini