Baked zucchini muffins without frying: a healthier alternative to popular patties

Name: Baked zucchini muffins without frying: a healthier alternative to popular patties
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini; 1/4 red bell pepper (cut into small cubes); 1 cup grated hard cheese; 2 eggs; 125 g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; salt, pepper (and optionally other spices to taste); butter for greasing the molds

Easy to prepare
6 portions
35 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Zucchini patties are a classic, but what if you could make them without a drop of oil and even faster? This recipe for baked zucchini muffins will win you over – not only with their flavor but also with their simplicity. They’re ideal as a healthy snack, a light lunch or a side for dinner.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini
1/4 red bell pepper (cut into small cubes)
1 cup grated hard cheese
2 eggs
125 g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
salt, pepper (and optionally other spices to taste)
butter for greasing the molds

Preparation procedure

Grate the zucchini coarsely. Do not squeeze it – its juiciness will help bind the batter.
Beat the eggs with salt and pepper, add the zucchini and mix.
Stir the finely chopped red pepper and the grated cheese into the mixture.
Add the flour and baking powder. Mix everything thoroughly to form a moist batter.
Grease the muffin tin with butter and evenly divide the batter into 9 wells.
Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 25 minutes, until the muffins are nicely golden on top.

Total preparation time:

Preparation: 10 minutes
Baking: 25 minutes
Total: approx. 35 minutes

Conclusion:

Zucchini muffins are the perfect choice when you want to prepare a quick, tasty and healthier dish without frying. They’re great for lunchboxes, picnics or as a light dinner. You can also customize them – add herbs, garlic or even a piece of bacon.

Try them and you’ll find that the baked version tastes just as good as the fried patties – just with fewer calories!