Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Deliciously moist chocolate muffins made with shredded zucchini, perfect for a cozy treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it with non-stick spray.
- Mix together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently.
- Add the chocolate chips to the batter and fold until incorporated.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins are best enjoyed warm. You can serve them with butter or honey for a special treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: muffins, chocolate, zucchini, baking, dessert, healthy dessert