Description
Deliciously moist and rich chocolate muffins made with zucchini, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Step 5: Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Step 6: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 8: Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a healthier option, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg