Savory Zucchini Feta Muffins (Printable)

Moist, flavorful muffins made with zucchini, feta, and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick snack or light bite.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
02 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced

→ Dairy

03 - ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3.5 oz)
04 - ½ cup whole milk (120 ml)
05 - ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (60 ml)

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 8.75 oz)
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
09 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Eggs & Oil

11 - 2 large eggs
12 - ⅓ cup olive oil (80 ml)

→ Herbs & Seasoning

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or parsley)
14 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
02 - Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs and then stir in milk, Greek yogurt, and olive oil until smooth.
05 - Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in squeezed zucchini, crumbled feta, spring onions, fresh dill, and oregano if using.
07 - Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They hold up beautifully in a lunchbox and taste even better the next day.
  • The Greek yogurt keeps them ridiculously moist without feeling heavy.
  • You can sneak in extra vegetables and everyone still asks for seconds.
02 -
  • If you don't squeeze the zucchini well, the muffins will sink in the middle and stay gummy.
  • Don't overfill the cups or they'll spill over and bake unevenly.
  • Let them cool a few minutes before removing or the bottoms can stick.
03 -
  • Use a spring-loaded ice cream scoop to fill the muffin cups evenly and quickly.
  • If your feta is very salty, rinse it briefly under cold water before crumbling.
  • Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or extra feta on top before baking for a pretty finish.
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