Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (8g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (4g)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Ground allspice: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Shredded zucchini: 2 cups (240g)
- Sour cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Eggs: 2 (100g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Canola oil: 1 cup (240ml)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
25-30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, zucchini, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill the prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per muffin
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender crumb
- Sweet and spicy flavor with hints of zucchini
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks
User Comments:
- "These muffins are delicious and so easy to make. They're perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack."
- "I love the combination of spices in these muffins. They give them such a unique flavor."
- "These muffins are a healthier twist on traditional zucchini bread, and they're just as tasty."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt.
- For a sweeter muffin, add an extra 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
- For a spicier muffin, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of each spice (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice).
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
