Description
These moist and flavorful zucchini lemon muffins are a perfect balance of fresh zucchini and bright lemon zest, making a delightful treat for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), squeezed dry
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar and oil mixture, whisking well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt until fully incorporated.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
Fold in the grated zucchini, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes