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Zucchini Muffins with a Zesty Lemon Glaze


  • Author: Kitschen Cat
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Zucchini Muffins with a Zesty Lemon Glaze are way too delicious! They’re the perfect combo of carrot cake, zucchini bread, and oatmeal cookies, and I can’t get enough.


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup quick oats
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (affiliate)
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter (affiliate), melted
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease large muffin tin.
  2. In large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together, then add melted butter.
  3. Add salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Mix well to combine.
  4. Add zucchini, carrot, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Stir.
  5. Add flour, oats, and baking powder. Stir gently to combine, scraping bottom and sides to incorporate all of the flour.
  6. Fill muffin tins about ⅔ full, then place in oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Place on baking rack to cool.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Drizzle over top of muffins as a glaze.

Notes

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins