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Vegan Zucchini Muffins

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These vegan zucchini muffins are quick to make, made with wholesome ingredients, and taste delicious with sweet honey cinnamon butter. 

zucchini muffins with cinnamon honey butter

OMG! I couldn’t think of a better way to use your remaining summer squash than making these zucchini muffins. This ONE bowl dessert recipe will be a hit in your home. 

Why you’ll love these zucchini muffins

  • Easy to make: With just one bowl, you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious treat that’s ready within 20 minutes or less. 
  • Dairy-free: I make everything dairy-free. So you don’t have to worry about that uncomfortable feeling that sometimes comes from eating dairy. 
  • Customize: Add any nuts, seeds, or fruit you like. Some of my favorites include bananas, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.
zucchini and peeler on cutting board

What’s in these vegan zucchini muffins

  • Flax egg: this works well as a substitute for conventional eggs. 
  • Zucchini: the healthy star of the show but I promise you won’t taste the zucchini.
  • Flour: you’ll need 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Yes, you can sub for gluten-free flour. 
  • Brown sugar: adds a deep caramel flavor. 
  • Maple syrup: not only is maple syrup refined sugar-free it also gives hints of vanilla, caramel, and prune. 
  • Spices: cinnamon and nutmeg both add more depth of flavor. 
  • Baking staples: don’t forget the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract.
  • Almond milk: can substitute for any non-dairy milk of your choice. 
  • Avocado oil: I use avocado oil in this recipe but feel free to sub for any neutral high-heat oil of your choice. 
  • Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar works as a base to leaven baked goods. With proper leavening, the muffins will rise appropriately and have a better crumb. 
  • Delicious add-ins: I added chocolate chips to this recipe. Or you can add in nuts, seeds, or fruit. 

How to make these vegan zucchini muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray the muffin tray with non-stick spray.
  • Sift all-purpose flour into a mixing bowl and add the brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  • Prepare your flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds with 3 tablespoons of hot water. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to thicken up. 
  • Add the flax egg, shredded zucchini, almond milk, avocado oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the bowl and mix into a thick batter.
chopped zucchini on cutting board with knife
zucchini muffin ingredients in pink bowl with wooden spoon
  • If you’re finding it challenging to mix, step away from the bowl for a couple of minutes and let the batter rest. The zucchini will release more moisture into the batter so that when you come back it will easily come together into a thick batter.
  • Add the chocolate chips and mix them in.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin partitions of the prepared muffin tray.
zucchini muffins in muffin tray
baked zucchini muffins in muffin tray
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean. Let the muffins cool completely. 
  •  Meanwhile, make the cinnamon butter. In a small bowl, combine the vegan butter, honey/maple syrup, and cinnamon. 
  •  Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature topped with cinnamon honey butter.

Vegan Zucchini Muffin Q&A

Do you peel zucchini before shredding?

Zucchini skin is thin and edible, so you do not have to peel it before grating.

Do I need to refrigerate zucchini muffins?

You can store the zucchini muffins at room temperature for about 3 days but I highly recommend storing them in the fridge for up to a week. 

How many zucchinis are 2 cups grated?

2 medium zucchinis should make 2 cups grated before squeezing out water.

zucchini muffins with cinnamon honey butter

How to store and freeze zucchini muffins

The muffins will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Alternatively, you can store them in the fridge but let them come to room temperature before serving.

They are also freezer friendly for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely before freezing, and ideally, freeze them on the baking day to lock in their freshness—Thaw in the fridge. Bring them to room temperature on the countertop before serving.

Tips for making zucchini muffins perfectly

  • Batter too thick: When you start mixing you may think “did I make a mistake?”. That’s exactly what I thought. Let the batter sit for a few minutes so that the zucchini releases more moisture into the batter. Resume mixing and it should all come together. You’ll need to spoon it into the muffin partitions as it won’t be pourable.  
  • Measure the flour: When baking, it is best to use a scale to weigh your ingredients for accuracy. If you do not have a scale, do not fret. Use the ‘spoon and level’ technique for measuring flour. Fluff up the flour, spoon it into the cup, and level it off with a knife. Use a cup measure and don’t pack it into the cup, otherwise, you can accidentally use much more than required. 
  • Do not squeeze the shredded zucchini: We need all the moisture from the freshly shredded zucchini. Don’t squeeze the moisture out of the zucchini, we need all of it for deliciously moist muffins.
  • Add-ins: I use vegan chocolate chips in this recipe. However, feel free to switch it up. Use, nuts, seeds, and fruit of your choice. 

How to make the cinnamon butter

For this recipe I use honey. However, you can use honey, maple syrup, or any sweetener of your choice depending on your preference.

In a small bowl, combine the vegan butter, honey (or maple syrup), and cinnamon.

More Vegan Desserts to try

  • Blueberry Muffins
  • Banana Bread
  • Sweet Potato Pie

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zucchini muffins with cinnamon honey butter

Vegan Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips & Cinnamon Butter

Shana Thomas
These vegan zucchini muffins are fluffy, moist, and healthy.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegan Zucchini Muffins

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour can sub for gluten-free flour
  • 1 Flax egg  1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed + 3 Tbsp Hot Water
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 cup Shredded Zucchini  about 2 med zucchini
  • 1/2 cup Almond milk can sub for any non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil can sub for high heat oil of choice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup can sub for sweetner of choice
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar can sub for sweetener of choice
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar can sub for distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Cinnamon Butter

  • 4 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup can sub for agave
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Vegan Zucchini Muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray the muffin tray with non-stick spray. Sift all-purpose flour into a mixing bowl and add the brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  • Prepare your flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds with 3 tablespoons of hot water. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to thicken up. 
  • Add the flax egg, shredded zucchini, almond milk, avocado oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the bowl and mix into a thick batter.
  • If you're finding it challenging to mix, step away from the bowl for a couple of minutes and let the batter rest. The zucchini will release more moisture into the batter so that when you come back it will easily come together into a thick batter. Add the chocolate chips and mix them in.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin partitions of the prepared muffin tray. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean. Let the muffins cool completely. 
  • Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature topped with cinnamon honey butter.

Cinnamon Butter

  • In a small bowl, combine the vegan butter, honey (or maple syrup), and cinnamon. 

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Notes

  • Batter too thick: When you start mixing you may think “did I make a mistake?”. That’s exactly what I thought. Let the batter sit for a few minutes so that the zucchini releases more moisture into the batter. Resume mixing and it should all come together. You’ll need to spoon it into the muffin partitions as it won’t be pourable.  
  • Measure the flour: When baking, it is best to use a scale to weigh your ingredients for accuracy. If you do not have a scale, do not fret. Use the ‘spoon and level’ technique for measuring flour. Fluff up the flour, spoon it into the cup, and level it off with a knife. Use a cup measure and don’t pack it into the cup, otherwise, you can accidentally use much more than required. 
  • Do not squeeze the shredded zucchini: We need all the moisture from the freshly shredded zucchini. Don’t squeeze the moisture out of the zucchini, we need all of it for deliciously moist muffins.
  • Add-ins: I use vegan chocolate chips in this recipe. However, feel free to switch it up. Use, nuts, seeds, and fruit of your choice. 
Keyword chocolate zucchini muffins, easy zucchini muffins, healthy zucchini muffins, vegan zucchini muffins

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  1. Marianna

    September 8, 2022 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    Best zucchini muffins and I love this cinnamon butter. Thank you, Shana!

    Reply
    • Shana Thomas

      September 8, 2022 at 11:10 am

      Hi Marianna, so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Sarah

    September 8, 2022 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    These are so good! I’ve made them twice. My kids are loving them.

    Reply
    • Shana Thomas

      September 8, 2022 at 11:10 am

      Hi Sarah, that’s awesome! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  3. Liz

    September 8, 2022 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    I made them with gluten-free flour and they still turned out delicious. Thanks, Shana!

    Reply
    • Shana Thomas

      September 8, 2022 at 11:11 am

      Hi Liz, so glad they turned out well. Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Carol

    September 8, 2022 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    I meal prep them for the week and they taste delicious even on day 5. Great zucchini muffin recipe!

    Reply
    • Shana Thomas

      September 8, 2022 at 11:13 am

      Hi Carol, I love meal prepping too. Happy you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply

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