Surprise Zucchini Muffins

Delight your taste buds with these moist and flavorful Surprise Zucchini Muffins, a wholesome treat with a sweet twist! Packed with the natural goodness of grated zucchini, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg, these tender muffins are elevated with a luscious hidden cream cheese filling that adds a delightful surprise in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe is easy to follow and comes together in under 40 minutes, making it a must-try for busy bakers. With a light, fluffy texture and just the right balance of sweetness, these muffins are the ideal way to sneak extra veggies into your day without compromising on flavor. Bake a batch of these irresistible zucchini muffins today and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups (packed) Grated zucchini
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoons Milk (optional, as needed)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently stir in the grated zucchini.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add a teaspoon of milk if the mixture is too thick to stir easily.

Step 6

Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter. Using a spoon or piping bag, place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each muffin. Cover the cream cheese with more batter, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge (not through the cream cheese center) comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your Surprise Zucchini Muffins warm or at room temperature. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(956.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2444.1

Total Fat 157.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 498.8mg	0%
Sodium 1185.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 49.5g	0%

Vitamin D 88.1IU	0%
Calcium 282.6mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1470.8mg	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: 57.1%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 35.0%