Spiced Zucchini Muffins

Transform your morning routine or dessert spread with these irresistible Spiced Zucchini Muffins, a perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent. Bursting with cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these moist muffins are elevated by subtly sweet grated zucchini—a clever way to sneak in veggies without sacrificing taste. Optional add-ins like chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips let you customize each batch to your cravings. Ready in just 40 minutes, these muffins are ideal as a grab-and-go breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a comforting treat alongside a warm cup of tea. Whether for meal prep or weekend baking, this easy recipe guarantees tender, flavorful muffins that your whole family will love. Keywords: spiced zucchini muffins, easy zucchini muffin recipe, moist zucchini muffins, cinnamon spice muffins, healthy breakfast muffins.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups zucchini, grated
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
• 0.5 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract and mix well.

Step 4

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined—avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Gently fold in the grated zucchini using a spatula. If you'd like, stir in the chopped nuts and/or raisins (or chocolate chips) at this stage.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1257.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3238.4

Total Fat 154.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 652.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 432.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 222.1g
Protein 54.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 308.0mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2621.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 51.8%