Description
Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins are a nutritious and moist treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. Packed with freshly shredded zucchini, hearty oats, and warming cinnamon, these muffins offer a tender texture and subtle sweetness. Easy to make in under 40 minutes, they’re great for kids and adults alike, helping you sneak vegetables into your diet deliciously and efficiently. Perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup quick or old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded zucchini, brown sugar, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For substitutions, you may use whole wheat flour for added fiber, or replace vegetable oil with applesauce for lower fat. To make ahead, bake and cool muffins completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. If muffins turn out dense, be sure excess moisture is squeezed from zucchini and avoid overmixing the batter. Use gluten-free flour and oats for gluten-free version. Add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg