ZUCCHINI AND CRANBERRY MINI-MUFFINS

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Zucchini and Cranberry Mini-Muffins image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Bread     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Dinner     Cranberry     Pecan     Zucchini     Fall     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 mini-muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups zucchini, coarsely grated (from about 2 medium)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Special Equipment
2 mini-muffin pans (preferably nonstick), each with 12 (1/8-cup) cups (each about 1 3/4 inches wide and 3/4 inch deep)

Steps:

  • Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 375°F. Butter muffin cups (if pans are not nonstick, butter liberally or spray with nonstick cooking spray).
  • In large bowl, whisk together all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in zucchini.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar. Whisk in sour cream and oil. Fold wet mixture into dry until just combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in cranberries and pecans.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake until dark golden on top and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes, then serve warm or turn out onto rack to cool completely. (Muffins can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in airtight container at room temperature, or frozen in airtight container up to 2 weeks. Defrost in refrigerator, then rewarm, if desired, wrapped in foil in 300°F oven 7 to 10 minutes.)

Khadimul Gaming
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These muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're also great for packing in school lunches.


Yasir Fareed Fareed
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These muffins are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients into a bowl and mix them together.


Asim Gee
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I made these muffins gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. They turned out great!


heroic beauty
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, so I substituted dried blueberries instead. The muffins were still delicious!


Colton Thomas
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These muffins are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They're so good, they won't even know they're eating zucchini!


Satan Mapes
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These muffins are delicious and healthy. I love that they're made with zucchini, which makes them moist and flavorful.


Eliza Joyner
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice touch of sweetness.


Sohal Sohalali
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also really easy to make and they taste delicious.


Irfan bhai Irfan
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but these muffins were surprisingly good! The cranberries really helped to balance out the flavor.


Lee Weaver
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful! I love the way the zucchini and cranberries complement each other.


Jaam Kamran Unar
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I made these muffins for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Adam Elsharkawy
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These muffins are delicious! I love the combination of zucchini and cranberries. They're also really easy to make.


Don Kaka
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I've never been a fan of zucchini, but these muffins changed my mind! They're so moist and fluffy, and the cranberries add a nice pop of flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Lumi Verrett
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I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a big hit! They're so easy to make and they're really delicious. I especially love the combination of zucchini and cranberries.


Orel Ben Yosef
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These mini muffins were a hit with my family! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the zucchini. I'll definitely be making these again soon!