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Easy One-Bowl Lemon Zucchini Muffins Recipe with Zesty Glaze for Perfect Homemade Treats

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These easy one-bowl lemon zucchini muffins with a zesty glaze are moist, tangy, and perfect for a quick homemade treat. They combine tender zucchini, fresh lemon, and a bright citrus glaze for a refreshing twist on classic muffins.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (120g)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Zesty Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin pan by greasing the cups or lining with paper liners.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater; no need to squeeze out moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In the same or another bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini evenly without over-stirring.
  7. Scoop the batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool muffins on a rack for at least 10 minutes before glazing.
  10. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and sprinkle lemon zest on top if desired.
  12. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter. Keep the zucchini moisture for soft texture. Adjust glaze thickness by varying lemon juice. Rotate muffin tin halfway if oven runs hot. Cool muffins before glazing to prevent glaze from melting off.

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