Are you craving a mouthwatering treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the refreshing zest of zucchini? Look no further than cranberry zucchini muffins! These delectable muffins offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making them an ideal snack or breakfast item. With their vibrant green hue and bursts of tart cranberries, they're a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable muffins with ease.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRANBERRY-ZUCCHINI MUFFINS
This recipe is from Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook. I was looking for a lighter muffin recipe to try and stumbled across this one online. The zucchini keeps the muffins extremely moist without having to add a whole lot of oil. The cranberries pop in the oven and add a sour, gooeyness that I just love. If fresh cranberries aren't in season, the frozen ones work just fine.
Provided by Diet It Up
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- The dry team goes in one bowl (flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt).
- The wet team goes in a separate bowl (eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla and zucchini).
- Combine the wet team and dry team, add the cranberries and stir until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
CRANBERRY ZUCCHINI MUFFINS
I made this recipe based on one of Martha Stewart's recipes. I love cranberries in baked things...the tartness of them. Delicious!! The zucchini adds a little something without being the major flavor. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have! Note: You can substitute the applesauce with oil, I just prefer to use applesauce. Also, the cups will be quite full when you fill them, but I haven't had any trouble with them spilling over.
Provided by rbrynsaas
Categories Quick Breads
Time 25m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Grease muffin tin; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugars, applesauce and vanilla. Stir in the zucchini.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, and stir to combine; do not overmix. Using a rubber spatula fold in the cranberries. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cups.
- Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until the muffins are golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Turn the muffins on their sides in their cups, and cool.
- Bread Variation: Follow instructions for muffins, transferring batter to a 9x5 loaf pan, buttered or sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 375 F, rotating the pan halfway through, 45-50 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool before serving.
ZUCCHINI AND CRANBERRY MINI-MUFFINS
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories Bread Breakfast Brunch Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Dinner Cranberry Pecan Zucchini Fall Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 24 mini-muffins
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 375°F. Butter muffin cups (if pans are not nonstick, butter liberally or spray with nonstick cooking spray).
- In large bowl, whisk together all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in zucchini.
- In medium bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar. Whisk in sour cream and oil. Fold wet mixture into dry until just combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in cranberries and pecans.
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake until dark golden on top and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes, then serve warm or turn out onto rack to cool completely. (Muffins can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in airtight container at room temperature, or frozen in airtight container up to 2 weeks. Defrost in refrigerator, then rewarm, if desired, wrapped in foil in 300°F oven 7 to 10 minutes.)
ZUCCHINI, CRANBERRY AND PECAN MUFFINS
It's that time of year when my friend's garden is overflowing with giant zucchini's and winter squash. Obliged to take some off of her hands, I decided to make the perfect zucchini muffins. These are simply delicious, and make a great choice in the morning with coffee or tea. If you feel like getting even more creative,...
Provided by Darci Juris
Categories Savory Breads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar.
- 3. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, butter, vanilla and lemon juice. Toss with the zucchini.
- 4. Mix wet ingredients into dry. If batter seems to dry and sticky, add the vegetable oil, blend well. Fold in pecans and cranberries.
- 5. Line muffin pan with muffin cups, or lightly butter or spray with baking oil, each muffin cup. Fill each cup all the way. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. To make a loaf, grease and flour a loaf pan, bake for 30-40 minutes.
Tips:
- Muffin Batter Consistency: The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, but not too thick that it's difficult to stir.
- Measuring Zucchini: To measure zucchini, grate it and then drain off any excess liquid before measuring.
- Mixing the Batter: Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
- Muffin Pan Preparation: If using a metal muffin pan, grease or line the cups with paper liners. If using a silicone muffin pan, no greasing or lining is necessary.
- Baking Time and Temperature: Bake the muffins at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cooling the Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion:
These cranberry zucchini muffins are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and the added crunch from the walnuts, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have an abundance of zucchini, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!
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