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Zucchini Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

Zucchini Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, golden muffins bursting with cinnamon-sugar streusel and hints of zucchini, topped with a simple white glaze for a cozy, coffeehouse-style treat.


Ingredients

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Main Muffin Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini

Streusel Topping:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp butter, cold
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Optional Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugars, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla. Stir in zucchini.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. For streusel: mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of muffins.
  7. Bake 18–20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool, then drizzle with optional glaze.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg