Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Muffins
Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Muffins are the perfect fall treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with healthy zucchini for a moist, delicious muffin. Ideal for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma. With just the right balance of sweetness and spice, they provide a guilt-free way to enjoy seasonal flavors while sneaking in some extra veggies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients by gently folding them together without overmixing.
- Fold in grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg