Description
Cream Cheese Zucchini Muffins are a delightful combination of moist zucchini and rich cream cheese, creating a treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With their fluffy texture and inviting aroma, these muffins bring joy to any occasion. Easy to prepare, they can be customized with your favorite add-ins. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix together grated zucchini, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted cream cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick.
- Cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg