Description
These moist and flavorful muffins combine the unique flavors of zucchini and apples with warm cinnamon, making them a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 cup grated apple (peeled or unpeeled)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir in the grated zucchini and apple.
- In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and optional nutmeg.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full with the batter and bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. For extra flavor, spread a small amount of butter on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: muffins, zucchini, apples, cinnamon, breakfast, brunch