Description
Cream Cheese Zucchini Muffins are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, providing a moist texture enriched with cream cheese and hidden zucchini for an unexpected health boost. Ideal for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma and nostalgia. Easy to prepare, they are sure to become a family favorite enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add each egg one at a time, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; then combine with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- Fill the muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg