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Blueberry Zucchini Muffins

Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour or a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat pastry flour
  • Granulated sugar you can sub part with light brown sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Fine sea salt
  • Ground cinnamon optional but nice
  • Eggs
  • Neutral oil like canola, grapeseed, or light olive oil or melted butter
  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Vanilla extract
  • Zucchini about 1 medium; you’ll need roughly 1 1/2 cups shredded
  • Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • Lemon zest optional, but brightens the flavor
  • Turbinado sugar for topping optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep your tools: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  • Shred the zucchini: Use the large holes of a box grater. Pile the shreds into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid. You want the zucchini damp, not dripping.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. If using whole wheat flour, sub in up to 3/4 cup for part of the all-purpose.
  • Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk 2 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest if using.
  • Combine: Pour wet ingredients into the dry. Stir gently until you just see a few dry streaks. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in zucchini: Add the squeezed zucchini and fold until evenly distributed.
  • Prep blueberries: Toss 1 1/2 cups blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour. This helps prevent sinking and streaking, especially with frozen berries. Fold them into the batter gently.
  • Portion the batter: Divide evenly among the muffin cups. The cups should be nearly full for a nice dome. Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar if you like a crisp lid.
  • Bake: Bake 18–22 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. If using frozen berries, add 1–2 minutes to the bake time.
  • Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool. They continue to set as they cool, so give them a bit of time before eating.