Description
Warm apple cinnamon zucchini muffins bring comfort straight from your kitchen, turning simple ingredients into a delightful breakfast treat that makes mornings feel special. Tender zucchini and sweet apples blend perfectly, creating a breakfast classic your family will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup grated apple
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the rack in the center. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or a light coating of cooking spray.
- Combine 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, and ½ tsp salt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, crack 2 large eggs and add ¾ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup brown sugar. Pour in ½ cup vegetable oil and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Blend the wet ingredients until they’re completely smooth and integrated.
- Squeeze excess moisture from 1 cup grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel. Do the same with 1 cup grated Granny Smith apple. Gently fold these into the wet mixture.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir just until the flour disappears, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. If desired, sprinkle ½ cup chopped walnuts on top.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes at 350°F. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with no wet batter.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins rest for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy muffins.
- Swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Chop apple into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the muffins.
- For added nutrition, sprinkle chopped nuts or rolled oats on top before baking for a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg