These soft and flavorful zucchini muffins are a family favorite! The kids will never even know they’re filled with zucchini!
Muffins are one of those food items that can be eaten for breakfast or a snack. These ones are a bonus because they have a veggie hidden inside. 😉 Some of our other family favorites include banana muffins, lemon poppy seed muffins, and chocolate chip muffins!
A Healthy after school snack!
One of my very favorite things about the kids being in school, is having fun treats and snacks for them when they get home. I know that this is not on the top of most peoples “excited for” lists but, it was something I always cherished from my mom and have loved carrying it on with my own littles.
These zucchini muffins make the perfect after school snack! We got the recipe from one of our kids’ preschool teachers. And that was after our picky kid came home saying she had the best muffin ever. She isn’t a fan of zucchini, so we knew we had to try it ourselves, and it was amazing. I got the recipe and it’s become a family favorite ever since.
This particular zucchini muffin recipe is great because the muffins are so soft and sweet. Not only is it filled with grated zucchini, but bananas too which make them even more delicious!
Let’s talk zucchinis
- Zucchinis are full of magnesium, vitamin A and C, fiber, potassium and more. So any time you can sneak it into a recipe is a win!
- When harvesting or purchasing zucchinis look for ones that are 6-8 inches long and have a dark green glossy skin. They should be heavy and firm, but the skin can be dented with the fingernail
- Store zucchinis in a cool dry place. The crisper drawer in the fridge is a perfect spot. You can also freeze shredded zucchini. I store 2 cups of shredded zucchini per freezer bag because that’s how much the recipe calls for. Label and freeze for up to 10 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.
- You do not need to peel the zucchini before shredding it. Just wash and dry it. I recommend using the smaller grate as the finer pieces will be less noticeable in the muffins.
Should I press the liquid from the shredded zucchini? That depends on a couple of things.
First, some recipes account for, and even rely on, the extra moisture that a zucchini will provide. Pay close attention to the directions in the recipe.
Second, some zucchinis have more moisture than others. For example, a large homegrown garden zucchini will have more moisture than a medium store bought zucchini. When a recipe does suggest squeezing out the excess moisture keep that in consideration.
Additions and storing
Muffins mix-ins: Though these muffins are delicious as they are, it can be fun to change things up every now and then. Try adding mini chocolate chips, raisins, nuts or dried cranberries.
How to store zucchini muffins:
- Counter: Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap muffins individually with plastic wrap or flash freeze them before placing them into an airtight freezer safe container. Label and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw before serving.
Check out more zucchini recipes:
- Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread
- Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake
- Zucchini Boats
- Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
Muffin
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 banana mashed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis) - rung out
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup walnuts chopped, optional
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs butter and vanilla. Add mashed banana and shredded zucchini and mix until combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix dry ingredients - sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour into muffin liners and fill until 2/3 - ¾ full.
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
Adapted from allrecipes.com.
Great even without the glaze! But I always love a little extra sugar!
Another favorite muffin! This time it’s zucchini. A favorite veggie that’s in abundance during the summer time. It feels like fall with the smell.
Love zucchini muffins!! They are always so moist & taste so good!!
My moms garden produces so many zucchinis each year that she pawns off to her kids. Im always on the look out for new recipe to use them. This one is perfect as my kids love muffins.
My kids love these so much as a snack that I have been making them for years as a great afternoon snack.
The new favorite muffin in our house, turned out wonderful.
This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
I did half plain and half with chocolate chips and pecans. Both varieties are amazing!