An incredibly moist and flavorful muffin recipe, packed with grated zucchini, crushed pineapple, nuts, and warm spices. This large-batch recipe is perfect for sharing or freezing.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
3Eggs
1 CupOil
2 CupsSugar
2 TablespoonsVanilla
2 CupsGrated Zucchini
1 (8.5 oz) CanCrushed Pineapple (with juice)
1 CupChopped Nuts
3 CupsFlour
½ tspSalt
2 tspsBaking Soda
1 ½ tspsBaking Powder
1 ½ tspsCinnamon
¾ tspNutmeg
1 Cup (Optional)Raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tins with paper liners or grease them well.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla together until the mixture is thick and creamy.
  3. Stir in the grated zucchini, the can of crushed pineapple (undrained), and the chopped nuts.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. If using, gently fold in the raisins.
  7. Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Note

This recipe makes about 40 muffins. Allow muffins to cool in the tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The card notes that “These muffins freeze nicely.”