Best 5 Whole Wheat Orange Zucchini Muffin Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious way to start your day, whole wheat orange zucchini muffins are the perfect choice. Packed with flavor from fresh zucchini and orange zest, these muffins are also made with whole wheat flour for added fiber and a hearty texture. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, these muffins are sure to be a hit. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized to your liking, so you can create the perfect muffin for your taste.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MOIST ORANGE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Made with the juice and zest, these Moist Orange Zucchini Muffins have hints of spice to take their flavor to another level. Perfect for breakfast

Provided by Tiffany bendayan

Categories     Breads     Breakfast     Brunch

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
3 Large Vital Farms Eggs
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup Elmhurst Milked Nut
2 teaspoons Orange Zest
1/4 cup Orange Juice
1 1/2 cups Shredded Zucchini (Drained )
1/2 cup Pecans (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Line the muffin tin with paper
  • In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon,cardamom, nutmeg and sugars. Mix until combined
  • In another bowl, mix the oil, orange zest, orange juice and eggs
  • Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry. Do not overmix
  • Add the chopped pecans and the zucchini. Combine with the spatula
  • Fill the muffin tins 3/4 full
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the tops have browned and muffins have cooked all the way through
  • Cool in a wire rack and enjoy

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ORANGE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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For tender muffins, try this tip: When combining the muffin batter, stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Overmixing makes muffins less tender. -Chris Snyder, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 10 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup shredded zucchini
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Squeeze zucchini until dry; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, oil, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and reserved zucchini. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine sugar and remaining nutmeg; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WICKED WHOLE WHEAT ORANGE CARROT MUFFINS



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These muffins are packed with whole wheat, carrots, and orange zest. Very little guilt and lots of flavour; YUM!

Provided by LinnieDeLuxe

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
¾ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 cups shredded carrots
1 orange, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, and vegetable oil together in a bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until ingredients are moistened; fold in carrots and orange zest. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 378.8 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

WHOLE WHEAT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Make and share this Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tiffaniwin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 14 Muffins, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups fresh zucchini
2/3 cup coconut oil
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl combine the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the grated zucchini and then the melted butter. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir these dry ingredients into the zucchini mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins or cranberries if using.
  • 2 Coat each muffin cup in your muffin pan with a little butter or vegetable oil spray. Use a spoon to distribute the muffin dough equally among the cups, filling the cups up completely. Bake on the middle rack until muffins are golden brown, and the top of the muffins bounce back when you press on them, about 25 to 30 minutes. Test with a long toothpick or a thin bamboo skewer to make sure the center of the muffins are done. Set on wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from the tin let cool another 20 minutes.
  • Note, if you are including walnuts and dried fruit, you will likely have more batter than is needed for 12 muffins. I got about 14 muffins from this batch, and that included filling the muffin cups up as far as they could possibly go (above the surface of the muffin tin).

HONEY WHOLE WHEAT ORANGE MUFFINS



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Sublimely orange-y, healthy and sweetened with honey. These freeze well, if desired. Recipe is credited to Kristi Towns of Littleton, Colorado and is from the La Leche League International Cookbook "Whole Foods for the Whole Family."

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/4-1/2 cup honey
1 -2 tablespoon orange zest
2 cups orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix together dry ingredients- flour, powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • Beat together wet ingredients- eggs, oil, honey, zest and juice.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients together until just moistened.
  • Pour batter into greased muffin tins and bake about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 194.9, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
  • Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater to ensure even distribution throughout the muffins.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it stand for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixed batter will result in tough muffins.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
  • For a more orange-flavored muffin, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of orange zest to the batter.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with turbinado sugar before baking for a sparkling finish.

Conclusion:

These whole wheat orange zucchini muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They are packed with nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also low in fat and calories, making them a great choice for people who are watching their weight. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast option or a healthy snack, these muffins are sure to please.

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