Vanilla Zucchini Muffins
With the abundance of fresh zucchini now, why not make these easy Vanilla Zucchini Muffins. With a sweet vanilla flavour and the moistness that zucchini brings, they are a sure fire hit. A great treat for anytime.
Servings: 15 Muffins
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 large zucchini Approximately 2 cups of grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 C. Place the rack in the middle of the oven. Grease or line 15 medium sized muffin tins.
- Peel, de seed and grate the zucchini. Place in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the excess water. Unroll and transfer to a bowl.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and vanilla. Whisk for just one minute.
- Add the flour and stir until it just comes together, about one minute. Fold in the zucchini.
- Evenly pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins.
- Bake for 15 - 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and place the muffin tin on a cooling rack. Leave to cool for about 10 minutes then take them out of the tray and place them on the cooling rack to cool completely.
- Will keep for up to three days in an airtight container.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Zucchini Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 Muffin)
Calories 141
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 124mg5%
Potassium 64mg2%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 74IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.