Pumpkin zucchini muffins are everything you can ask for in a muffin recipe. These muffins have the moist, tender texture that zucchini always gives to baked goods with delicious pumpkin and a crumble topping!

I'm a big fan of the extra moisture and tender texture that baking with zucchini gives to almost any baked good. I also love, love, love pumpkin. So I combined them to create a muffin full of zucchini, pumpkin puree, and a sweet crumble topping. Is it a muffin? Is it a quick bread? It's a little bit of both!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It's so moist and tender thanks to the grated zucchini.
• It's full of classic pumpkin flavor.
• The crumble topping adds extra sweetness.
• It makes a great sweet breakfast or afternoon snack.
• It's so easy!

Top Tip

Be sure you buy pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. It's easy to get them confused because they're often right next to each other.

Ingredients

Along with pumpkin puree and grated zucchini, this recipe uses basic baking ingredients that you most likely have in your kitchen already. Heck, you might even have the zucchini and pumpkin already, too! Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.

For the Muffins

• Eggs
• Pumpkin puree
• Vegetable oil
• Sugar
• Flour
• Baking soda
• Ground cinnamon
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Ground nutmeg
• Grated zucchini
• Chopped walnuts

For the Topping

• Butter, melted
• Brown sugar
• Flour
• Ground cinnamon

Instructions

Like any other muffin recipe, this easy recipe consists mainly of mixing and baking. You will have to grate the zucchini, of course, but that only takes a few minutes. The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1: Combine the dry ingredients.

2: Mix in the dry ingredients.

3. Mix in the zucchini and walnuts.

4. Add to muffin tin.

5: Combine all crumble ingredients.

6: Top the muffins and bake.

Substitutions and Variations

• Pecans will work well in place of walnuts.
• If you don't like nuts, simply leave them out.
• Try adding cinnamon baking chips for an extra shot of cinnamon flavor.
• Make pumpkin zucchini muffin quickbread by adding the batter to a loaf pan, topping with the crumble, and baking at 350 for 45 to 60 minutes.

Equipment

• Food grater
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Spoon or spatula
• Muffin tin
• Paper muffin cups

Storage

Room Temperature: Store for up to 2 days in an air-tight container.

Refrigerator: Store for up to 5 days in an air-tight container. Note that refrigerating the muffins will dry them out a bit.

Freezer: Store wrapped in plastic wrap in an air-tight, freezer-safe conatiner for up to 3 months.

Make Ahead: These muffins are just as good the next day!

What to Serve with Muffins

These muffins make a great breakfast or snack when served with a cup of coffee or tea or a glass of milk. You can also pair them with butter, honey butter, or cream cheese.

Tips:

• Always use muffin liners. Spraying the tins with nonstick spray may not be effective if you miss a spot.
• Mix this batter until thoroughly combined. Unlike other baked goods, you can't overmix this batter.
• Use the smallest shredding option possible when shredding the zucchini for the best texture.
• Be certain that you buy pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix. They are routinely shelved next to one another.
• Squeeze the excess moisture out of the shredded zucchini before mixing it into the batter.

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