Best 10 Zucchini Cranberry And Pecan Muffins Recipes

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Zucchini cranberry and pecan muffins are a delicious and wholesome treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary preferences. Whether you are looking for a gluten-free, vegan, or low-sugar option, there is a zucchini cranberry and pecan muffin recipe out there for you. With their moist and flavorful texture, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FARM FRESH ZUCCHINI CRANBERRY NUT MUFFINS



Farm Fresh Zucchini Cranberry Nut Muffins image

Steve, my farmer friend, has kept me well supplied with zucchini. I was looking to make an original muffin recipe to thank him that would knock his socks off.

Provided by SHORECOOK

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup grated zucchini
1 cup cranberries
½ cup walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare 12 muffin cups with liners.
  • Mix 6 tablespoons flour and brown sugar together in a bowl for topping; cut butter into the flour mixture until you have pea-sized crumbs. Set aside.
  • Beat margarine and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat egg and vanilla into the butter mixture.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; gradually beat into the butter mixture. Fold zucchini, cranberries, and walnuts into the mixture; spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling nearly to the top. Sprinkle reserved topping mixture onto the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 272 mg, Sugar 22 g

ZUCCHINI, CRANBERRY AND PECAN MUFFINS



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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, substitute half the zucchini for grated carrots; and/or substitute the cranberries with dates.

Provided by Darci Juris @keepitinthekitchen

Categories     Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 - eggs, beaten
2/3 cup(s) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
3 cup(s) zucchini, grated
3 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
pinch(es) salt
2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground
1 1/3 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) pecans, in pieces
1 cup(s) dried cranberries
2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil (only if batter is too dry)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine eggs, butter, vanilla and lemon juice. Toss with the zucchini.
  • Mix wet ingredients into dry. If batter seems to dry and sticky, add the vegetable oil, blend well. Fold in pecans and cranberries.
  • 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.

CRANBERRY-ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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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

1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup zucchini, finely shredded
1/2 cup cranberries, whole

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



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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

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup cranberries, chopped

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.

CRANBERRY PECAN MUFFINS



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I often serve these colorful muffins when my United Methodist circle meets at my home. They are always a hit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Fold in sour cream. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

PECAN CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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When you want a little something extra for breakfast, serve these muffins - you'll get requests for seconds. I store them in the freezer and reheat them when we want them.-Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/4 cup sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss cranberries with 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , Combine eggs and milk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in pecans, lemon zest and cranberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOIST CRANBERRY PECAN MUFFINS



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An adapted recipe that my wife thinks is amazing.

Provided by thompson4808

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup orange juice
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Beat butter, applesauce, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract, then stir in sour cream, Greek yogurt, and orange juice until thoroughly combined. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until moistened; fold in cranberries and pecans.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them 2/3 full. Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the muffins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool muffins in pans for 10 minutes before turning out to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 193.2 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

ZUCCHINI AND CRANBERRY MINI-MUFFINS



Zucchini and Cranberry Mini-Muffins image

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

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups zucchini, coarsely grated (from about 2 medium)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Special Equipment
2 mini-muffin pans (preferably nonstick), each with 12 (1/8-cup) cups (each about 1 3/4 inches wide and 3/4 inch deep)

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.)

CRANBERRY-PECAN MUFFINS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Eighteen muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups toasted pecans
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing muffin tins
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup whole milk
2 cups fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grind 3/4 cup of the pecans in a food processor and set aside. Chop the rest and set them aside. Butter 18 muffin cups very well.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar together. Mix in the orange zest. Add the eggs 1 at a time. Mix in vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and ground pecans. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just to combine. Gently stir in the cranberries and the chopped pecans.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Bake until the tops spring back when touched in the center, about 30 minutes. Let cool in tins slightly before turning out onto a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 197 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY AND PECAN MUFFINS



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Yummy cranberry and pecan mufins

Provided by Hayleybee10

Time 40m

Yield Makes Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix together the egg, butter and orange juice. Combine the flour, sugar, porrige oats, and salt an stir into the orange juice mixture with the pecans and cranberries.
  • Make sure the ingredients are well combined and that the mixture has a thick consistancy.
  • Butter each cup of the muffin tin, then spoon in the muffin mixure, filling the cups almost to the top.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 200c (400F, gas 6) for 10 minutes; reduce the oven temperature to 180c (350F, gas 4) and bake for about 15 minutes until the muffins are golden and firm. Serve warm or cold.

Tips:

  • For the moistest muffins, use freshly grated zucchini. Grating the zucchini also helps to release its natural sweetness.
  • Be sure to drain the zucchini well before adding it to the batter. This will prevent the muffins from being too watery.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the muffins.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These zucchini cranberry pecan muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're also perfect for a snack or dessert. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy pecans, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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