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Cranberry Orange Zucchini Muffins
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Cranberry Orange Zucchini Muffins

Cranberry Orange Zucchini Muffins are moist and fluffy with the perfect sweet, tangy flavor. No one will suspect these glazed muffins have vegetables hiding inside!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
19 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Muffins:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup zucchini shredded
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup butter melted, unsalted
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 orange zested
  • 1 cup cranberries frozen
For the Glaze:
  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 orange juiced (about 2-3 Tablespoons)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray muffin cup pan with baking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt together. Add zucchini, milk, melted butter, orange zest and egg. Fold in cranberries.
  3. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 17-19 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.
  5. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Dip tops of cooled muffins in glaze, and allow to set. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Get our tips on how to zest a lemon (or orange)!
  • Use our guide on how to shred zucchini.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 166kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 166kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.