Description
These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins blend irresistible chocolate flavor with healthy zucchini. Easy to make, they are a perfect snack or breakfast treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 degrees F.
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, both sugars, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add in the egg, melted butter, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in the milk until combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and shredded zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin liners. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
Notes
Ensure the zucchini is well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Feel free to swap in a sugar substitute for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg