Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, a sweet treat that masterfully combines rich chocolate flavor with the moistness of fresh zucchini. These muffins are not only a perfect way to use up extra garden zucchini, but they’re also versatile enough for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, mix vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into muffin liners until about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg