Zucchini and Apricot Muffins Recipe (2024)

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Kathleen

I used 1/2 cup olive oil & half cup brown sugar, halved the spices & vanilla and added a half cup of walnuts. They were moist and delicious.

Jon B.

Very tasty, but a little bland. Will try adding an 1/8 tsp of ground gloves for a little more spice flavor.

avergonzataorgullosa

This is a great recipe to experiment with! I used chopped apples instead of apricots, added some unsweetened applesauce for moisture, and they are great! This is all alchemy anyway, I love to experiment, and the base of the recipe is perfect for that.

AbbyB

I followed the recipe to a T and they were a bit dry. The diced apricot does add a nice touch of sweetness to them, though. Would try them again with some of my own alterations to the recipe.

Simon Greedwell

Used almond extract instead of vanilla and used dates instead of apricots. Slam dunk.

M

Recommend highly. WW pastry flour is key, the regular WW stuff is going to take muffins that are quite dry and in need of sweetening. I used WW pastry flour, and dried dates instead of apricots, it was plenty sweet and moist for my taste. Helpful that it’s lower in refined sugar as I was feeding to the toddler.

kelsey

Helpful suggestions! I used scant 1/3 c milk and scant 1/2 c of oil per advice for moist muffins. Also upped the sugar to 100g. The result was 12 moist, slightly sweet muffins! Next time I’ll up the spice as well.

avergonzataorgullosa

This is a great recipe to experiment with! I used chopped apples instead of apricots, added some unsweetened applesauce for moisture, and they are great! This is all alchemy anyway, I love to experiment, and the base of the recipe is perfect for that.

Bailey

After reading some of the comments, I increased the oil and milk a bit to avoid dryness. I also threw in a handful of chopped pecans and thought it elevated the flavor. Used turbinado sugar. Tasty, not too sweet.

haley

Reading the other comments, I added some sugar and sour cream for moisture. Swapped in candied ginger for the dried apricots

Penelope

These were great! I used half whole wheat and half all purpose flour because I didn't have whole wheat pastry flour. I added a half cup chopped walnuts and used a cup of fresh apricots. I also cut the cinnamon in half as another comment mentioned. I made sure to use actual turbinado sugar, as someone mentioned that could make a difference.I used a mini muffin tin, baked for 10 min and they turned out moist and delicious!

Susan

In the Spring we have a surfeit of apricots, in addition to zucchini, so I used a cup of chopped fresh apricots and cut back on spices, especially the cinnamon, so as to not overwhelm the fresh fruit. And I added a 1/2 cup chopped almonds. Delicious.

Gini

Thought we were out of dried apricots, so I subbed fat dehydrated strawberries. Victory!

Simon Greedwell

Used almond extract instead of vanilla and used dates instead of apricots. Slam dunk.

brutallyfrank

I took all the notes into consideration before making these and, I guess the changes I made helped, because they were moist and delicious. The biggest change was that I used half whole wheat and half all purpose flour. Upped the oil to half a cup and doubled the sugar (2/3 cup). I also added half a cup of chopped walnuts and 1/2 tsp of allspice. They were great and still totally not sweet even doubling the sugar.

pseudonym

Very dry and sugarless, needs some added moistness

Jon B.

Very tasty, but a little bland. Will try adding an 1/8 tsp of ground gloves for a little more spice flavor.

Joe Yardley

ground gloves?

Mindy

Joe: ground cloves

AbbyB

I followed the recipe to a T and they were a bit dry. The diced apricot does add a nice touch of sweetness to them, though. Would try them again with some of my own alterations to the recipe.

dgildar

I really enjoyed these muffins. I used almond milk instead of cows milk, which makes the recipe soy free and dairy free. I will definitely add nuts in the next batch for added protein and texture.Overall, I thought these were great and will make again.

Maude

I had high expectations for this recipe. The muffins are very moist, but very bland. I would maybe use half whole wheat flour and half bran and maybe add nuts.

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Zucchini and Apricot Muffins Recipe (2024)

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How much sugar is in zucchini muffins? ›

Region: US
ServingIngredientCalories
9.61 gramssugar37
3.6 gramsegg5
0.31 gramvanilla extract1
0.33 grambaking soda0
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How many calories are in zucchini cupcakes? ›

Nutrition Facts

1 cupcake: 327 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Can Type 2 diabetics eat zucchini? ›

Zucchini may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. At 3 grams of carbs per cooked cup (232 grams), zucchini provides a great low-carb alternative to pasta for those looking to reduce carb intake.

How many zucchini for 2 cups? ›

You need 2 cups of grated zucchini for the recipe, so you will need about 3 small zucchini, 2 medium zucchini, or 1 large zucchini.

How many calories are in 2 cups of sliced zucchini? ›

There are 36 calories in 2 cups of sliced Zucchini. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

How many calories are in 1 cup of cooked zucchini and squash? ›

According to the USDA, a 1-cup (cooked) serving of zucchini contains: Calories: 27.

How many calories are in 4 cups of shredded zucchini? ›

Nutrition summary:

There are 79 calories in 4 cups of chopped Zucchini. Calorie breakdown: 8% fat, 67% carbs, 24% protein.

Does zucchini have carbs or sugar? ›

One cup (124 g) of raw zucchini contains 4 g of carbs, 1 g of which is fiber. It's a good source of vitamin C, providing 25% of the DV per serving. Yellow Italian squash and other types of summer squash have carb counts and nutrient profiles similar to zucchini.

Are muffins high in sugar? ›

Most store-bought muffins are like glorified cupcakes—they're full of sugar and simple carbs. "They can be packed with added sugar and low in fiber, sending your blood sugar levels on a roller coaster before you even get to work," says Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CPT.

How much sugar is in a slice of zucchini bread? ›

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Nutrition Facts
How many net carbs are in zucchini bread? Amount of net carbs in zucchini bread: Net carbs 25.9g-
How much sugar is in zucchini bread? Amount of sugar in zucchini bread: Sugar 11.2g-
How much fiber is in zucchini bread? Amount of fiber in zucchini bread: Fiber 2.2g9%
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What is a healthy substitute for zucchini in muffins? ›

Since pumpkin tends to get a bit mushier than zucchini, we recommend using it as a replacement in baked goods, such as quick bread. Instead of using zucchini in this spiced zucchini bread recipe, you can shred the pumpkin as you would your zucchini.

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