Description
Delicious savory muffins packed with fresh zucchini and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with non-stick spray or liners
- Prepare Zucchini: Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together cheddar cheese, eggs, olive oil, and sugar. Stir in the grated zucchini until mixed
- Fold Together: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not over-mix
- Bake: Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting and flavor distribution
- Don’t skip the moisture-squeezing step – it’s essential for proper texture and prevents soggy bottoms
- Fill muffin cups exactly three-quarters full to prevent overflow while ensuring proper rise
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 muffins
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: zucchini cheddar muffins, savory muffins, zucchini recipe, cheese muffins, healthy baking