🥒 Mediterranean Zucchini Veggie Muffins – FULL RECIPE
✨ Ingredients (Makes 10–12 muffins)
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2 medium zucchinis, grated
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1 carrot, grated (optional but adds color & sweetness)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2–3 eggs
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¾ cup (90g) oats OR ½ cup whole-wheat flour (choose your preference)
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½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt
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½ cup (60g) feta cheese, crumbled (Mediterranean flavor)
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½ cup shredded mozzarella (for meltiness — optional)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the zucchini
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Grate the zucchini into a bowl.
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Sprinkle a little salt, let sit 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess water.
(This helps the muffins stay firm, not watery.)
2️⃣ Mix the batter
In a large bowl, combine:
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Squeezed zucchini
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Grated carrot
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Onion
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Eggs
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Greek yogurt
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Olive oil
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Oats or flour
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Feta + mozzarella
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Baking powder
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Garlic powder
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Oregano
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Salt & pepper
Mix well into a thick batter.
3️⃣ Fill the muffin tray
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Lightly grease a muffin tin or use liners.
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Fill each cup almost to the top.
4️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
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Bake 22–28 minutes, until golden on top and firm.
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Let them cool slightly before removing from the tin.
5️⃣ Serve
Delicious warm or room temperature!
🌿 Mediterranean Tips
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Add chopped parsley, dill, or basil for extra freshness.
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Swap feta for goat cheese or mozzarella only.
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Add chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes for deeper Mediterranean flavor.
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Make it protein-rich by adding 1 extra egg and ½ more cup Greek yogurt.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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With tzatziki or yogurt dip
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As a breakfast muffin
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As an easy meal prep snack
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With a salad for a light lunch
