How to Make Super Duper Zucchini Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a sweet and satisfying way to use up an abundance of zucchini from your garden? Look no further than these Super Duper Zucchini Muffins! This recipe is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet while still enjoying a delicious treat. These muffins are packed with flavor, moisture, and all the goodness of zucchini, making them a perfect addition to your breakfast or as a midday snack.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
  • ¼ cup sour milk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  • Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and pour in zucchini, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix to combine, then fold in walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 to 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with brown sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 115mg