Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini muffins are a moist, tender quick bread that cleverly incorporates grated zucchini, making them a popular way to use up summer garden abundance. They typically feature flour, sugar, eggs, oil or butter, and warm spices like cinnamon, often with optional add-ins like nuts or raisins. This beloved home-baked treat is a staple of American home cooking and farmers' markets.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These muffins are generally moderate in carbohydrates from flour and sugar, with a moderate fat content from oil or butter, and a modest amount of protein from eggs and flour. The zucchini adds a boost of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, with a typical homemade muffin landing in the 200-250 calorie range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 60 IU |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
Per 1 medium muffin (about 113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Zucchini muffins are a classic example of 'stealth health' baking, where a vegetable is seamlessly integrated into a sweet treat, boosting its nutritional profile without compromising flavor or texture. They are also a quintessential seasonal recipe, peaking in popularity during the late summer zucchini harvest.
