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Muffin Around: Savoury Zucchini-Corn Muffins

Golden vegan zucchini-corn muffins with chives in a muffin tin and on a ceramic plate

Golden savoury muffins tuck sweet corn, tender zucchini and fresh chives into an easy grab-and-go snack with crisp tops and a soft, colourful centre.

Grab this

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup neutral vegetable oil, plus more for the tin
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini, lightly squeezed
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels, fresh, thawed or drained
  • 1/4 cup finely sliced fresh chives

Do this

  1. Heat the oven to 200 C (400 F). Lightly oil a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Whisk the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
  3. Stir the soy milk and vinegar in a measuring jug and leave it for 2 minutes. Whisk in the oil and maple syrup.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until only a few dry streaks remain.
  5. Fold in the zucchini, corn and chives just until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 21 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then move the muffins to a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Easy swaps

  • Use oat milk instead of soy milk for a soy-free version; choose certified gluten-free oat milk if needed.
  • For gluten-free muffins, use a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free cornmeal. The texture may be slightly more tender.
  • Replace chives with thinly sliced green onion or chopped parsley.
  • Allergen note: the standard recipe contains wheat and soy. Check baking powder, plant milk and cornmeal labels for cross-contact relevant to your needs.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Calories
176
Fat
7.1g
Saturated fat
0.7g
Carbohydrates
25.2g
Fibre
1.7g
Sugars
3.4g
Protein
3.8g
Sodium
295mg

Each muffin offers a little fibre and colourful vegetables in a practical savoury snack; values are estimates and vary by brand and portion.

Estimates vary with ingredient brands, substitutions and serving size.