Green Zucchini Lemon Glaze (Printable)

Tender muffins with fresh zucchini and a zesty lemon glaze for a delightful breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Muffins

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
11 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
12 - 1 1/2 cups green zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
13 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Lemon Glaze

14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
16 - 1 tsp lemon zest

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat eggs with vegetable oil, sugar, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and lemon zest in a large bowl until well combined.
04 - Fold grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
07 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled muffins and let set before serving.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The zucchini keeps these muffins incredibly moist without making them taste like vegetables
  • That tart lemon glaze transforms an ordinary breakfast muffin into something that feels special enough for company
02 -
  • Squeeze as much liquid as possible from your grated zucchini or you will end up with dense gummy muffins
  • Overmixing the batter develops too much gluten, making the texture tough instead of tender
03 -
  • Grate your zucchini on the large holes of a box grater rather than using a food processor for better texture
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a more uniform batter

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