Description
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a deliciously decadent treat that cleverly incorporates nutritious zucchini into a rich chocolate experience. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these moist muffins are sure to please chocolate lovers of all ages. With an easy preparation method and simple ingredients, you can enjoy these delightful bites fresh from the oven or saved for later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or nonstick spray.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until just mixed.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full 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 (72g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg