Lemon Zucchini Muffins

Lemon Zucchini Muffins

I used to love the low-fat lemon zucchini muffins at Starbucks and then they discontinued them and I was forced to come up with my own.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Yield:
12 muffins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 zucchini, shredded
  • 1 (8 ounce) container lemon yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.

Step 2
Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Mix zucchini, yogurt, butter, egg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest in a separate bowl; pour yogurt mixture into well. Gently stir yogurt, slowly incorporating the flour mixture until just blended. Batter may be slightly lumpy. Pour batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.

Step 3
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Step 4
While muffins are baking, whisk 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest together in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cover and keep glaze warm over low heat.

Step 5
Poke each muffin several times with a toothpick; spoon glaze over muffins. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210
Calories
6g
Fat
35g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium278mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars21g
Protein4g
Vitamin C8mg 39%
Calcium67mg 5%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium124mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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