Description
Bring wholesome and delicious flavors to your table with these Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins! Packed with fresh zucchini, hearty oats, and warm spices, they’re the perfect combination of healthy and indulgent for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (squeezed dry)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup quick or old-fashioned oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
-
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups to prevent sticking.
-
Prepare the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini and use a clean dish towel or paper towels to squeeze out as much moisture as possible to avoid soggy muffins.
-
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
-
Add the Zucchini: Fold the shredded zucchini into the wet mixture, ensuring it’s evenly incorporated.
-
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
-
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
-
Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
-
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.
-
Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Squeezing the zucchini dry is essential to prevent the muffins from being too moist.
- You can customize the recipe by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International