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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Delicious chocolate zucchini muffins combine rich flavor with hidden nutrition, perfect for a guilt-free snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1¾ cups flour spelt, all-purpose gluten-free, or white flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder high-quality cocoa enhances flavor; avoid Dutch processed
  • 1 cup sugar or granulated sweetener classic white sugar or sugar-free substitutes
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder essential for fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • ¾ cup grated zucchini packed; can substitute with yellow summer squash
  • ½ cup oil or yogurt/mashed banana for low fat
  • 2 eggs or ½ cup of water for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract opt for pure extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips optional; adds extra chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the grated zucchini, eggs (or water), oil, and vanilla extract together.
  4. Combine wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. Optionally fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins improve in flavor and texture the next day. Store in an airtight container.

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