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Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini Muffins
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Moist, fluffy, and tender zucchini muffins bursting with gentle sweetness and a subtle veggie twist. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert, this easy-to-make recipe uses wholesome ingredients and an effortless process to deliver delicious muffins that everyone loves. Customize easily with nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit for your ideal treat.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (fresh)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the zucchini: Wash and grate about 1 to 1 ½ cups of fresh zucchini. Lightly squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel. Avoid removing too much liquid to keep the muffins tender.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt to evenly distribute leavening and spices.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  4. Bring wet and dry ingredients together: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently and avoiding overmixing to maintain tenderness.
  5. Fold in zucchini: Gently fold the freshly grated zucchini into the batter until evenly distributed to keep the muffins moist and flavorful.
  6. Bake to golden perfection: Spoon the batter into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to set and develop full flavor.

Notes

  • Use medium-sized fresh zucchini for best moisture and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  • Use room temperature eggs and oil for better batter consistency.
  • Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips gently at the end.

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