Description
These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are a delightful mix of fresh zucchini and rich chocolate chips, blending health and flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they are simple to make and sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup oil (avocado oil, melted butter, light flavor olive oil, or canola)
- 1/3 cup mashed banana (about 1 banana)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 small zucchini)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oil, mashed banana, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Grate the zucchini, squeeze out the excess moisture, and stir it into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients and chocolate chips into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 17-18 minutes or until the top springs back lightly when touched. Cool the muffins on a rack.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or raisins.
Make sure the zucchini is well-drained to prevent soggy muffins.
These muffins freeze well; store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
