Description
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and nutritious zucchini, perfect for any time of day. These moist, fluffy muffins are easy to make and provide a guilt-free treat that your family will love. Enjoy them as a quick breakfast or a sweet snack, knowing that the added zucchini keeps them deliciously moist while sneaking in some extra nutrition. Bake a batch today to fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in chocolate chips.
- Distribute batter into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg