An Easy Zucchini Muffin Recipe
These easy zucchini muffins are not only yummy, they are a great way to get more vegetables into out diet, even for those who think they don't like veggies.
Equipment
- 1 12 cup muffin pan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups zucchini, shredded
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, raisins or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sour cream, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Mix in the shredded zucchini.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir the butter and zucchini mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if you are using them, or any raisins or chopped nuts you are adding.
- Scoop the batter into 12 muffin cups.
- Bake in the center of a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden in color and the tops spring back when lightly touched.
- You can also insert a toothpick into the center of the muffin to test for doneness. If it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes before removing them to a plate.
- Makes 12 muffins.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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