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Zucchini Muffins with Pineapple and Crunchy Walnuts

Moist Zucchini Muffins with Pineapple and Crunchy Walnuts

Delightful Zucchini Muffins with Pineapple and Crunchy Walnuts that are moist and versatile, 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
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Muffins With Pineapple Ingredients
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini Drained well
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Well-drained
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with sunflower seeds
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can replace with melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens muffins
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Works with baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
  3. Stir in grated zucchini and crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
  4. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini to keep muffins fluffy. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense muffins.

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