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These soft, wholesome blueberry zucchini muffins are full of flavor and naturally sweetened with honey and applesauce. Fresh blueberries add juicy bursts throughout each bite, while shredded zucchini keeps the muffins moist without overpowering the taste. Warm spices and a touch of almond extract give them a cozy, bakery-style twist. This is a great way to use seasonal produce and sneak in some extra veggies, making these muffins perfect for breakfast, snacks or tossing into a lunchbox.

Blueberry zucchini muffins are naturally sweet, moist and filled with juicy berries and warm spice. They’re great for breakfast or to grab as a convenient snack.
You might also like double chocolate pecan blondies, white chocolate cranberry scones, blueberry cheesecake ice cream, and strawberry lemonade.

Why You’ll Love It
Naturally sweetened: Made with honey and applesauce instead of refined sugar.
Moist texture: Zucchini keeps the crumb soft and tender.
Quick to make: No mixer needed and ready in under an hour.
Flavorful and light: Cinnamon, vanilla and almond make every bite pop.

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
All purpose flour: Forms the structure of the muffins.
Baking soda: Helps them rise and stay fluffy.
Cinnamon: Adds warm flavor that pairs beautifully with fruit.
Zucchini: Keeps the muffins moist and adds nutrients without changing the flavor.
Honey: Naturally sweetens the muffins.
Vanilla extract: Enhances sweetness and depth.
Almond extract: Adds a light, nutty undertone.
Olive oil: Provides moisture and richness.
Applesauce: Adds natural sweetness and softness.
Egg: Helps bind everything together.
Milk: Lightens the batter and helps with texture.
Blueberries: Add bursts of juicy sweetness and a pop of color.

How to Make Zucchini and Blueberry Muffins
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, stir together zucchini, honey, vanilla, almond extract, olive oil, applesauce, egg and milk.
Combine wet and dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until combined.
Add blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh berries.
Portion the batter: Divide into muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
Bake: Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool: Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Substitutions and Variations
Gluten free: Use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend.
Dairy free: Replace milk with almond milk or oat milk.
Add-ins: Add chopped walnuts or flaxseed for extra texture and nutrition.
Swap fruit: Use raspberries or chopped strawberries instead of blueberries.

Serving Suggestions
With brunch: Enjoy these as a sweet treat with your breakfast tacos, biscuit breakfast sandwiches or fried egg sandwiches and crispy fried bacon.
With a drink: Serve them with an iced white chocolate mocha or pineapple mango smoothie.

How to Store Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Store: Keep the cooked blueberry zucchini muffins in an airtight container in one layer. They will last for up to 3 days on the countertop. If you aren’t going to eat them by then they will keep about a week refrigerated.
Freeze: Freeze the muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet, then put them in a large resealable freezer bag.
Thaw: Defrost in the fridge overnight.
Reheat: Warm them back up in the oven or air fryer (or serve cold).

Top Tips
Don’t squeeze the zucchini: Leave the moisture in to keep muffins soft.
Use fresh blueberries: They hold their shape better and don’t bleed into the batter.
Don’t overmix: Stir just until the batter comes together for light muffins.
Fill evenly: Try to keep the muffin cups equally filled so they bake uniformly. (I love these reusable silicone baking cups which you can use over and over!)

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins FAQs
Yes, but toss them in a little flour first to keep them from sinking to the bottom of the batter.
Yes, but the baking time will need to be increased.
No, just wash it well. The peel is soft and barely noticeable once baked.
These baked goodies date all the way back to 1703. The word muffin might come from the Greek maphula meaning a cake baked on a griddle or hearth. It might come from the French mou-pain meaning soft bread. As with many foods, it’s not completely clear where the word comes from.

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins Recipe

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Equipment
- Muffin Pan 12-Cup
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups all purpose flour
- 1 Teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup zucchini, shredded, about 1 medium zucchini
- ½ Cup honey
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ Teaspoon almond extract
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ Cup applesauce, unsweetened
- 1 egg
- ¼ Cup milk
- ¾ Cup blueberries, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the following wet ingredients: zucchini, honey, vanilla and almond extract, olive oil, applesauce, egg and milk until well combined.
- Add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Evenly distribute batter among muffin tins, filling about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean.
- Cool in the muffin pan for 10 minutes and then remove muffins to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries: They hold their shape better and don’t bleed into the batter.
Don’t overmix: Stir just until the batter comes together for light muffins.
Fill evenly: Try to keep the muffin cups equally filled so they bake uniformly.
Nutrition






These blueberry zucchini muffins are light, flavorful and packed with goodness. The combination of fruit, veggie and warm spice makes them a favorite for any time of day. They’re perfect for meal prepping, sharing or enjoying fresh out of the oven with your favorite drink. Once you try these zucchini blueberry muffins, you’ll want to make them a regular part of your baking routine.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.












Such a pretty dish that seems complicated but so easy and delicious! We enjoyed it so much! 🙂
Oh, they look so delicious 🙂 I will try them!
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Thank you and yes try them!
These look delicious! I wish I had some right now!
sierradanielle.com
Thank you Sierra there really yummy!
Wow! Those look delicious! I will definitely have to try these. <3 <3
Bethany
Kiss Me Darling
http://www.kissmedarlingblog.com
Thank you Bethany!
Those look so good! When I’m craving carbs (which is like always haha), blueberry muffins are my first stop.
Jamie
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haha Thank you and yes I’m crave muffins all the time so don’t worry its not just you!
Thanks! They are great and health too
Oh these look so good, Bella!
Carrie
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They really are. Thanks!