Description
Decadent muffins that blend rich chocolate flavors with healthy zucchini, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in another bowl until well blended.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and half of the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, topping with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins freeze beautifully! Store in an airtight container for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg