Description
Hearty pumpkin zucchini muffins blend seasonal flavors in a delightful autumn-inspired treat. Warm spices and moist texture make these muffins a perfect companion for morning coffee or afternoon snacks you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (440 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a muffin tin with paper liners or generously greasing the surface.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) together in a spacious mixing bowl.
- In a separate container, thoroughly combine pumpkin puree, grated zucchini, granulated and brown sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture appears smooth and uniform.
- Carefully incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just integrated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Enhance the batter by delicately folding in optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for additional flavor and texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the muffins are fully cooked.
- Allow muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting zucchini moisture, squeezing out excess liquid ensures drier, fluffier muffins.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for dietary restrictions.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like applesauce or honey for a healthier version.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding seeds like chia or flaxseed for extra protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 20 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg