Zucchini Cheddar Muffins
	
		Savory zucchini cheddar muffins are moist, cheesy, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a side to soup or salad.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 15 mins
 
							- Cook Time: 25 mins
 
							- Total Time: 40 mins
 
							- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
 
							- Category: Snack
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 
- 1 tsp baking powder
 
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
 
- 1/2 tsp salt
 
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
 
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
 
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
 
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
 
- 2 large eggs
 
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
 
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
 
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
 
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
 
- Stir in the grated zucchini and shredded cheddar cheese until well coated in the flour mixture.
 
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil or melted butter, and buttermilk (or yogurt).
 
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
 
- Fold in chopped chives or green onions if using.
 
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
 
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
 
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy muffins.
 
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
 
- These muffins freeze well; reheat in the oven or microwave.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 muffin
 
							- Calories: 180
 
							- Sugar: 1g
 
							- Sodium: 280mg
 
							- Fat: 11g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 4g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 15g
 
							- Fiber: 1g
 
							- Protein: 6g
 
							- Cholesterol: 35mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: zucchini muffins, cheddar muffins, savory muffins, vegetable muffins, cheese muffin