Soft Parmesan Zucchini-Potato Protein Muffins

Tender, high-protein veggie muffins baked (not fried) for a soft bite that’s filling yet gentle—perfect for GLP-1-friendly snacking.

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 3 cups)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated (about 2 cups)
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 green onions, finely sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Method

• 1

  Step 1: Prep oven & pan

  Preheat oven to **190°C / 375°F**. Lightly oil a **12-hole muffin tin** (or line with paper liners and lightly oil the liners).

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  Step 2: Drain the veggies (key for soft, not soggy)

  Put grated zucchini and potato in a bowl, sprinkle with **1/2 tsp salt**, toss, then let sit **5 minutes**. Grab big handfuls and **squeeze firmly** over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible (aim for the mixture to feel damp, not wet). Return to the bowl.

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  Step 3: Mix the batter

  Add **eggs, Parmesan, green onions, garlic, oregano**, and a few grinds of black pepper. Mix until the egg coats everything and it looks like a thick, spoonable mixture.

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  Step 4: Fill & bake

  Spoon into muffin holes (pack **lightly**, don’t compress hard). Bake **18–22 minutes** until the tops look set and lightly golden and the centers feel **springy**, not wet.

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  Step 5: Rest for tenderness

  Let muffins rest in the tin **5 minutes** (they finish setting and stay soft). Carefully lift out. Eat warm, or cool completely for an easy grab-and-go snack.

Tips

• **GLP-1-friendly texture tip:** Don’t chase “crispy” here—**squeezing the veg well + resting after baking** gives tender, easy-to-digest muffins without added oil.
• **If you want them even softer:** Cover loosely with foil for the first **10 minutes** of baking, then uncover to finish.
• **Make-ahead/storage:** Cool, then refrigerate **up to 3 days**. Rewarm gently in the microwave **20–40 seconds** (they stay soft).
• **Serving idea:** Pair with a small spoonful of plain Greek yogurt if you have it (optional) for extra protein and a soothing bite.

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)