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    Zucchini Cornbread Muffins

    Published: Jul 28, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Zucchini Cornbread Muffins - fun and easy way to sneak in veggies into your diet! Our favorite cornbread muffin with the addition of zucchini is perfect this time of year!

    Zucchini Cornbread Muffins

    Just like pumpkin in the fall, the zucchini recipes are taking over the internet! I see folks complaining about abundance and not enough ways to eat it.

    I gave up growing anything in our garden two years ago, after the tomatoes were eaten by rabbits (which totally made them so not cool in my book, but my kids are still excited to see bunnies in our yard) and the peppers were devoured by squirrels. I hope they liked it. And no, I don't feel bad if they had to run looking for a water source afterwards.

    So that means that I am one of not too many people that don't have zucchini overtaking their gardens. Nothing is overtaking my garden, actually. Besides weeds maybe, but that's because I do not like yard work and simply choose to ignore them.

    So, Zucchini Cornbread Muffins.

    Zucchini cornbread Muffins on a plate.

    Since zucchini was on a huge sale at the store, I grabbed several trays and we have been eating it for the past two weeks. And since I am a baker, I knew that some of them would end up baked into something.

    My cornbread muffins make an appearance on our dinner table so often, because they are super easy (so easy in fact, that my kiddos make them!) and delicious! I added one big grated zucchini into the batter and we had one of the moistest muffins ever!

    Note: Since I used store bought zucchini, I peeled the skin off. If you are using your own grown veggie, feel free to leave some on for the streaks of green in the muffins. 

    Hope you will enjoy them as much as we did!

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    Zucchini cornbread Muffins on a plate.

    Zucchini Cornbread Muffins

    Author: Anna
    Zucchini Cornbread Muffins - fun and easy way to sneak in veggies into your diet! Our favorite cornbread muffin with the addition of zucchini is perfect this time of year!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 22 mins
    Total Time 32 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 154 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup yellow cornmeal I used Hodgson Mill Yellow Cornmeal
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tps baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
    • 1 medium zucchini

    Instructions
     

    • Peel the zucchini.
    • Set a colander over a bowl and grate the zucchini into the colander.
    • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the zucchini. Set aside. (this will release the water from the veggie).
    • Spray your muffin pan with cooking spray or grease with butter. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt).
    • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (buttermilk, oil and egg).
    • With a back of a spoon, squeeze as much water out of the zucchini as possible.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Add the grated zucchini.
    • Stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon. Do not overmix! The batter should be lumpy.
    • Scoop the batter with an ice cream scoop into your prepared muffin pan.
    • Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the tops are golden and the toothpick inserted in each muffin comes out clean.
    • Cool to room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Annie Miller says

      July 29, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite things about summer ... the abundance of zucchini! Thanks for another lip-smacking recipe in which to use this versatile squash!

      Reply
    2. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      I've been avoiding the weeds in our backyard, too... and will continue to avoid them by baking these scrumptious-looking muffins! 😉

      Reply
    3. Cooking Classy says

      July 28, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      5 stars
      What a great use for zucchini! I love cornbread muffins and these look delish!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        July 29, 2014 at 11:16 am

        Thank you, Jaclyn!

        Reply
    4. Jessica says

      July 28, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I'm loving all things zucchini right now! These little cornbread muffins look great, Anna!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        July 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

        Thank you, Jessica!

        Reply
    5. Danae | Recipe Runner says

      July 28, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Zucchini has totally taken over the internet and I'm loving it! I may have to join in soon. I love that you added the zucchini to these cornbread muffins, such a great way to add in some veggies!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        July 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

        Thanks, Danae!

        Reply
    6. Laura Denman says

      July 28, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to try these. I've been disappointed by all the cornbread recipes I've tried up to yet but this one sounds much better and since I got my mum to grow courgettes for me I've been looking for interesting ways to use them =)

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        July 29, 2014 at 11:14 am

        Hi Laura! You need to try my Skillet Cornbread or my Perfect Cornbread Muffins recipe! You will love them! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. realfoodbydad says

      July 28, 2014 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      Love these so much, what a great way for me to sneak in some healthy ingredients into my kids' food!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        July 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

        Yes! Kiddos love these muffins! Thanks, Matt!

        Reply
    8. marcie @ flavor the moments says

      July 28, 2014 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Yes, zucchini is taking over the Internet, and I love it! We love any kind of zucchini bread, and this is a great way to use it. I'll definitely be trying this!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        July 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

        Thanks, Marcie!

        Reply

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