Savory Zucchini and Feta Muffins (Printable Version)

Moist muffins packed with shredded zucchini, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. A savory, Mediterranean-inspired snack ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ cups (180 g) zucchini, grated (about 1 medium zucchini)
02 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced

→ Dairy

03 - ¾ cup (100 g) feta cheese, crumbled
04 - ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
05 - ¼ cup (60 ml) plain Greek yogurt

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tsp baking powder
08 - ½ tsp baking soda
09 - ½ tsp fine sea salt
10 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Eggs & Oil

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

→ Herbs & Seasoning

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
02 - Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
04 - In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the milk, Greek yogurt, and olive oil until well combined.
05 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the squeezed zucchini, crumbled feta, spring onions, dill, and oregano (if using).
07 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
08 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The muffins develop the most incredible golden crust while staying impossibly moist inside, a technique I discovered only after several batches of trial and error.
  • Theyre that perfect grab-and-go breakfast that makes weekday mornings feel civilized, even when youre rushing out the door with coffee splashing everywhere.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will activate the gluten in the flour and make your muffins tough and tunneled inside instead of tender and fluffy, a mistake I made with my early batches.
  • These actually taste better the day after baking when the flavors have had time to meld, something I discovered accidentally when I forgot about a batch I made late at night.
03 -
  • If your muffins are coming out too dense, try refrigerating the prepared batter for 30 minutes before baking, a trick I learned from a pastry chef that allows the baking powder to work its magic more effectively.
  • For the tallest, most impressive muffin tops, start baking at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 375°F for the remaining time, a temperature shift that creates that bakery-style dome.
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