Description
Moist and flavorful muffins made with zucchini and chocolate. A great way to sneak in some veggies while enjoying a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in grated zucchini.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Pat zucchini dry with a towel to remove excess moisture.
- Add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
