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Homemade Zucchini Muffins

These soft and moist muffins are a wonderful way to enjoy fresh zucchini in every bite.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 14, 2026
Homemade Zucchini Muffins
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Serves
12

I absolutely love making these muffins whenever my garden is overflowing with zucchini. They are sweet and tender with a lovely hint of cinnamon and nutmeg that makes the whole house smell amazing while they bake.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how easy it is to customize. While I always include crunchy walnuts for a bit of texture, my kids often ask me to swap them out for a handful of chocolate chips instead.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. 2

    Squeeze the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel to remove any excess liquid.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the oil and vanilla extract until well combined.

  5. 5

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fold in the shredded zucchini and the chopped walnuts.

  7. 7

    Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.

  8. 8

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips

Store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep them longer, they freeze beautifully for up to two months. Serve them warm with a little butter for a cozy treat.

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