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Zucchini Orange Muffins

Zucchini Orange Muffins with zesty citrus flavor and a sweet orange glaze. These muffins are a delicious way to start the day!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 15 muffins
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the muffins
  • 1 cup packed shredded zucchini (about 2 small zucchini)
  • 4 oranges divided
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup of orange juice from the oranges above

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grate zucchini and set aside.
  2. Zest one orange, and juice all the oranges. You'll need 3/4 cup orange juice total, 1/2 cup for the muffin batter, and 1/4 cup for the glaze.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add in vanilla extract and egg. Beat in the orange zest and 1/2 cup of orange juice.
  4. Add flour, baking soda and salt, just until combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini.
  5. Line a muffin pan with cupcake wrappers or spray with baking spray. Use a large scoop and add batter.
  6. Bake in 425 degree oven for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, reduce heat to 350 (without taking muffins out) and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  7. While the muffins cool, make the glaze with whisking powdered sugar with 1/4 cup orange juice until desired consistency. If it's too thin add a little more powdered sugar. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

  • For today's recipe I used Cara Cara oranges.
  • Baking the muffins in a hotter oven to start helps them rise quickly and create those rounded muffin tops we love!
  • Store in refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 169mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 38g (76%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 38g 76%

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