Description
These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a delightful treat, blending chocolatey goodness with hidden veggies. Easy to prepare, featuring key ingredients like zucchini and chocolate chips, they make a delightful snack or breakfast option for anyone craving homemade delights.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, white and brown sugars, baking powder, and baking soda; whisk together thoroughly.
- Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla to the dry mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the milk until blended, then fold in the chocolate chips and shredded zucchini.
- Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin liners. If you like, sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top of the batter in each liner.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before adding it to the batter for better texture.
Store leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg