Best 5 Lemon Zucchini Muffins Recipes

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Lemon zucchini muffins are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are bursting with flavor and are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. With their moist and tender texture and bright citrus flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article provides the best recipes for lemon zucchini muffins that are guaranteed to impress your friends and family. So grab your ingredients and let's get baking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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Moist and lemony with flecks of zucchini and bursts of blueberry. These summery muffins are a new seasonal favorite around here!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup finely shredded zucchini
1 cup milk (I use unsweetened almond milk; feel free to use your favorite milk)
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Zest of one lemon
1 cup blueberries
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease or line the cups of a standard-size, 12-cup muffin tin. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, zucchini, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well-combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until ALMOST combined. Add the lemon zest and blueberries and stir gently until incorporated and just until the dough is combined. Don't overstir or your muffins could end up being tough!
  • Divide batter between muffin tins.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until the edges of the muffins are golden, the tops are springy, and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the glaze. Into a small bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Add the lemon juice and stir with a whisk until a thick glaze forms. It should be a bit thicker than glue. (But don't worry, it will taste much better than that!)
  • Remove muffins from oven and set on a metal rack. Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire cookie rack placed over paper towels to catch glaze drips.
  • At this point you have a couple of choices. You can drizzle on the glaze now, knowing that some of it might melt into the warm muffins rather than stay on the top. Or you can wait until they've cooled, then drizzle the glaze on so that it stays on the top. Both methods result in delicious muffins, so it's up to you!
  • Allow the glaze to solidify, another few minutes.
  • Devour!

ZUCCHINI-LEMON-POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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Our family's favorite muffins! Great for school lunches. Just don't tell my picky eaters that these contain a green vegetable!

Provided by Teresa Ejinaka

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
2 lemons, zested
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups peeled and grated zucchini
3 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Combine brown sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in oil, applesauce, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until incorporated.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Blend into the brown sugar mixture. Stir in zucchini and poppy seeds.
  • Pour batter into the lined muffin cups. Fill any empty muffin cups with water.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean, 17 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 149.4 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

MOIST LEMON/ORANGE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Make and share this Moist Lemon/Orange Zucchini Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Mix together the eggs, oil, lemon rind, lemon juice,sugar, orange juice& Zucchine Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt& nutmeg.
  • Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the zucchini mixture, Mix well but lightly.
  • Spoon batter into muffin tins lined with paper cups or without paper cups.
  • Bake in 450F oven for apprx 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy.

LEMON GLAZED ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Make and share this Lemon Glazed Zucchini Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 lemons, zest of, teaspoon grated
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or 3/4 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup dried fruit or 1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • preheat oven to 400f.
  • combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and zest in a large bowl.
  • mix in nuts and fruit.
  • combine milk, oil and eggs in a small bowl, whisking until well blended.
  • pour liquid into flour mixture, stirring well.
  • add zucchini, stir until moistened.
  • spoon evenly into muffin cups.
  • bake 20-25 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • remove from pan and place on a rack.
  • mix confectioners sugar and lemon juice until smooth, and drizzle over warm muffins.

LEMON ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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I used to love the low-fat lemon zucchini muffins at Starbucks and then they discontinued them and I was forced to come up with my own.

Provided by Kimberly Blain Lindsey

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, shredded
1 (8 ounce) container lemon yogurt
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Mix zucchini, yogurt, butter, egg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest in a separate bowl; pour yogurt mixture into well. Gently stir yogurt, slowly incorporating the flour mixture until just blended. Batter may be slightly lumpy. Pour batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • While muffins are baking, whisk 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest together in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cover and keep glaze warm over low heat.
  • Poke each muffin several times with a toothpick; spoon glaze over muffins. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 277.8 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender zucchini: Look for zucchini that is firm and has a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that is limp, bruised, or has yellow spots.
  • Grate the zucchini: Grating the zucchini helps to release its moisture and makes it easier to mix into the batter. If you don't have a grater, you can also use a food processor fitted with a grating blade.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin tins evenly: Fill each muffin tin evenly with batter. This will help the muffins to bake evenly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: The muffins are done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter attached, the muffins need to bake for a few more minutes.

Conclusion:

Lemon zucchini muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The lemon and zucchini give the muffins a light and refreshing flavor. These muffins are also a great way to use up leftover zucchini. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give these muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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