Zucchini Cheese Muffins
Zucchini Cheese Muffins are savory, moist quick breads made by combining grated zucchini with cheese, flour, and eggs. They are a popular home-baked snack or breakfast item, often associated with American home cooking and utilizing summer garden produce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These muffins are typically moderate in carbohydrates and fat, with a good protein boost from the cheese and eggs. A standard muffin provides a balanced mix of energy, fiber from the zucchini, and essential minerals like calcium and selenium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 140 mg |
| Vitamin A | 95 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 130 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 muffin (110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This dish is a classic example of 'stealth vegetable' baking, where the mild flavor of zucchini disappears while adding significant moisture and nutrients. Nutritionally, the combination of dairy and squash creates a surprisingly good source of calcium and potassium in a convenient, portable form.
