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.

Sad EvryDay
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I can't wait to make these muffins again! They're so good!


Mohammad Bqour
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These muffins are so moist and fluffy. They're the perfect comfort food.


Md Chounkhan
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I love the combination of orange and zucchini in these muffins. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Saka Jan
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These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


miguel montalvo
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I'm not a baker, but these muffins were easy to make and turned out great!


Susanna Eyman
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These muffins were a bit dry, but they still had a good flavor.


Kids Courriere
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed these muffins. The orange flavor really masked the zucchini taste.


Shyam Chaudhary
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These muffins were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


doljinsuren baagii
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These muffins were easy to make and tasted delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


MD Sobuz Hossein
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I followed the recipe exactly and the muffins turned out great! They're so moist and fluffy, and the orange and zucchini flavors are perfect together.


Rosanna Baboolal
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


SK Funny Comedy
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Just made these muffins and they are delicious! The orange and zucchini flavors are a perfect combination, and the muffins are so moist and fluffy.


shorif mahmud
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I made these muffins yesterday and they were a hit! My family loved them. They're so moist and flavorful, and the orange and zucchini flavors really shine through.


Hina sajid
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These muffins were moist and flavorful! The orange and zucchini flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the muffins had a nice crumb. I'll definitely be making these again.