Description
Indulge in these moist and rich Chocolate Zucchini Muffins that cleverly incorporate veggies to offer a decadent chocolate experience. Perfect for sneaking in some extra nutrition while savoring deep cocoa flavors.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini (moisture squeezed out)
- 1/4 cup oil (coconut or vegetable)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a muffin tin.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients, including the grated zucchini.
- Combine and Fold: Mix wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into muffin cups and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
