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Moist and flavorful muffins loaded with fresh blueberries and shredded zucchini, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, with an optional streusel crumble topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or thawed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, pressed dry with paper towels
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
  • Optional streusel topping: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
  2. Trim zucchini ends and shred zucchini with a grater; place shredded zucchini on folded paper towels and press gently to remove excess moisture; set aside.
  3. If using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain them well.
  4. Toss blueberries lightly with 1 tablespoon flour to coat and prevent sinking; set aside.
  5. Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter and let cool slightly.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. In another bowl, whisk 1 cup whole milk, cooled melted butter, and 1 large egg until combined.
  8. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  9. Gently fold in pressed shredded zucchini and floured blueberries until evenly distributed.
  10. (Optional) Make crumble topping by combining 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; cut in 2 tablespoons cold butter until crumbly.
  11. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
  12. Sprinkle crumble topping over muffins and gently press to adhere, if using.
  13. Bake regular muffins for 18–20 minutes, mini muffins about 11 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  14. Cool muffins in the pan 5–10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Dusting blueberries with flour prevents them from sinking during baking., Properly shredding and pressing zucchini removes excess moisture and ensures soft, fluffy muffins without soggy bottoms., Filling muffin cups three-quarters full helps avoid batter overflow and mess., Using oil instead of butter is an option, especially to avoid dairy; applesauce or mashed bananas can be used but may make muffins denser., Fresh blueberries are preferred, but frozen blueberries can be used if thawed and drained., Muffin batter can be baked in loaf pans; baking time increases to about 1 hour., The streusel topping is optional; it adds crunch and sweetness but increases calories and fat., Store cooled muffins in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for 4–5 days., Freeze individually wrapped muffins for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in fridge or 1–2 hours at room temperature., Reheat refrigerated or thawed muffins in microwave for 15–30 seconds or oven at 325°F for 8–10 minutes., Make-ahead tip: prepare batter night before, refrigerate covered up to 24 hours; gently stir before baking.

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