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Zucchini Muffins

12 servings · 79g/servingItalianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Large Eggs100g2 large
  • Applesauce, unsweetened120g
  • Sugar, white, granulated or lump12.5g1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla extract4.2gtsp
  • Flour, whole wheat, unenriched175g
  • Salt6g1 teaspoon
  • Baking Soda4.6g1 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon Stick1g0.5 × 1 teaspoon ground
  • Ginger root, raw2g1 teaspoon grated
  • Cloves2.1g1 teaspoon ground
  • Zucchini240g
  • Raisins75g1.75 × small box (1.5 oz)
  • Walnuts200g2 × 1 cup halves

Estimated Cost

  • Large Eggs (100g)$0.42
  • Applesauce, unsweetened (120g)
  • Sugar, white, granulated or lump (12.5g)
  • Vanilla extract (4.2g)
  • Flour, whole wheat, unenriched (175g)
  • Salt (6g)$0.01
  • Baking Soda (4.6g)$0.01
  • Cinnamon Stick (1g)$0.23
  • Ginger root, raw (2g)
  • Cloves (2.1g)$0.19
  • Zucchini (240g)
  • Raisins (75g)
  • Walnuts (200g)$4.70
Total (12 servings)$5.55(~$0.46/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 6 of 13 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Set the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    2. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. 3

    3. Whisk together the eggs, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    4. In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

  5. 5

    5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined (small lumps are acceptable).

  6. 6

    6. Fold in the grated zucchini, raisins, and pecans or walnuts.

  7. 7

    7. Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups.

  8. 8

    8. Bake for 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with no wet batter.

  9. 9

    9. Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    10. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

  11. 11

    11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 12 servings · USDA data

Calories210
Protein6g
Carbs21g
Fat12g
Fiber3g
Sodium313mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.