Description
Enjoy moist and tender Zucchini Bread Muffins, topped with a delightful cinnamon glaze. These muffins are a perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed)
- For the Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract into the sugar-egg mixture until smooth.
- Stir in the grated zucchini.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the muffins are cooling, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the tops.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained after grating to prevent soggy muffins. You can press it gently with paper towels.
- For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the batter.
- The glaze can be adjusted to your preference. Make it thicker for a more solid coating or thinner for a light drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 calories (will vary based on exact ingredients and glaze amount)
- Sugar: Approximately 30-35g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-250mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 4-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40-50mg