Best Kathies Zucchini Muffins Recipes

ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

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These yummy zucchini muffins, packed full of currants and walnuts, are an excellent way to use up your garden overload of zucchini. -Peg Gausz, Watchung, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup finely shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup dried currants or chopped raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; set aside., In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Combine egg and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, walnuts and currants. , Fill muffin cups three-fourths full with batter. Bake until a toothpick in center comes out clean, 22-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 16g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

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These zucchini muffins are moist, nutrient-rich, and make for the perfect snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium)
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Zest of 1 orange, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Orange Glaze
Chervil sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a muffin tin with ten 4 1/2 ounce paper tulip cups. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Set aside.
Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater; squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel (you will need 2 1/2 cups). In a large bowl, stir together eggs and granulated sugar; stir in melted butter, zucchini, and orange zest and juice. Stir in flour mixture.
Transfer batter to cups, filling each with 1/2 cup batter. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely. Drizzle with orange glaze and garnish with chervil, if desired. Allow glaze to set, about 20 minutes, before serving.