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Moist Zucchini Muffins with Pineapple and Crunchy Walnuts

Irresistibly Moist Zucchini Muffins with Pineapple & Walnuts

Delight in these Moist Zucchini Muffins with Pineapple and Crunchy Walnuts, easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups Grated Zucchini Squeeze out excess liquid.
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Well-drained.
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with pecans or sunflower seeds.
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can swap with applesauce.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Extra Chopped Walnuts For sprinkling on top.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruit or Chocolate Chips Optional for mixing into batter.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in grated zucchini and crushed pineapple until evenly mixed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts gently without breaking them down.
  7. Distribute the batter into muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Well-drained zucchini is essential. Mix gently to avoid dense muffins. Store properly for best texture.

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