These  zucchini muffins  are  an easy  and muffin recipe you can make in the summer. It’s packed with  nutrient-rich veggies , making it the perfect option for a snack on the go or to pack in lunch boxes. The zucchini bread muffins are  moist  ,  fluffy , and  hearty  in flavor.

To make them, you only need a handful of pantry staples: zucchini, red bell pepper, eggs, cheese, flour, baking powder, and salt and pepper. Just mix your batter ingredients, pour into the molds, and bake! These muffins are a variation on the classic, so they can be served as a side dish, snack, or even a quick, light lunch. It’s a great way to eat more veggies! So easy to make, everyone will love them!

How to make zucchini muffins

First grate the zucchini and then mix it with the remaining ingredients to form a dough. Pour the dough into muffin tins and bake until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for zucchini bread muffins

These muffins are  healthy thanks to the many vegetables they contain, making them  perfect for toddlers !

You can use any  other cheese  like feta, cheddar or even ricotta.

Experiment with  other vegetables too . Add grated carrots, corn or even quinoa.

You can also  make sweet zucchini muffins  : make a batter of ¾ cup flour, ½ cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon each of baking powder and baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt, 1 egg, ¼ cup canola oil, 1 cup grated zucchini, ½ cup walnuts and ¼ cup cranberries or currants. To this batter you can also add dried banana pieces, chocolate chips, lemon extract or even a drizzle of chocolate.

For a  vegan  and  gluten-free muffin : Combine dry ingredients (2 cups oat flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt) with wet ingredients (1/4 cup melted coconut oil, ¼ cup coconut sugar, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 ½ egg substitute, 1 tsp vanilla extract). Add 1 cup grated zucchini and 1 cup vegan chocolate chips.

For great results, remove excess water  from the grated zucchini and wring out the water with a kitchen towel!

To  make perfectly sized muffins  , use an ice cream scoop to measure the scoops.