Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, where rich chocolate meets the moisture of fresh zucchini. These muffins are the perfect solution for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings. With every bite, you’ll experience a soft and moist texture that’s hard to resist. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also a fantastic way to utilize your garden’s bounty while adding a healthy twist to your dessert. Enjoy them warm or pair them with your favorite toppings for an extra special indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini using paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth; fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups about three-fourths full and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 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: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg