Lemon Blueberry Veggie Muffins

A stack of three blueberry muffins sits on a wooden surface, with several more muffins and a lemon wedge in the background—perfect alongside a Mediterranean Breakfast Wrap for a delightful and wholesome morning spread.

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Lemon Blueberry Veggie Muffins

These soft, bakery-style lemon blueberry muffins are naturally sweet, bursting with juicy blueberries, and secretly packed with zucchini and carrot for extra moisture, fiber, and nutrition.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blueberry muffins, healthy muffins

Servings: muffins

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup finely grated zucchini squeeze out excess moisture
½ cup finely grated carrot

Wet ingredients

2 large eggs
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup oat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

½ cup blueberries
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Optional toppings

Extra blueberries or a sprinkle of oats

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line or grease a 9-cup muffin tin.
Finely grate the zucchini and carrot, or pulse them in a mini chopper or food processor until very finely chopped. If the zucchini is quite wet, gently squeeze out the excess moisture using paper towel, this helps keep the muffins light and fluffy instead of dense.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the zucchini and carrot.

Adding lemon zest makes the blueberry flavor pop without changing the nutrition.

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.

Toss the blueberries in 1 teaspoon flour before folding them into the batter so they don’t sink.

Divide the batter between 9 muffin cups, filling them almost to the top. Press a few extra blueberries on top for a bakery-style look.

Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking so the oat flour hydrates and the muffins rise taller.

Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F, then lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 18-20 minutes until the tops are set and lightly golden.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Pro Tip: Squeeze out as much moisture as you can from the zucchini. This is the key to light, fluffy muffins instead of dense ones.
Bakery-Style Tops: Start baking at a higher temperature, then lower it to get those tall, domed muffin tops.
Don’t Overmix: Stir the batter just until combined to keep the muffins soft and tender.
Flour Options: Swap all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour or use all oat flour for a more wholesome texture.
Add-Ins: Try chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut.
Berry Swaps: Use raspberries or chopped strawberries instead of blueberries.
Extra Lemon Flavor: Add a splash of lemon juice or more zest for brighter flavor.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to bring back that soft, fresh-baked texture.
Freezing: Freeze in a sealed container or bag for up to 2 months. Let thaw at room temperature or microwave for 20–30 seconds.
Meal Prep Tip: Make a double batch and freeze. These are perfect for quick breakfasts, lunchboxes, or snacks throughout the week.

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