Description
Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the perfect guilt-free indulgence that combines rich chocolate flavor with nutritious ingredients. These muffins are packed with grated zucchini, which adds moisture and a subtle sweetness, making them a fantastic option for breakfast or a snack. Made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with natural maple syrup, they are lower in sugar than traditional muffins. Each bite is filled with melty chocolate chips, satisfying your sweet tooth while providing essential nutrients. Easy to prepare in just one bowl, these muffins are freezer-friendly and versatile enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1Β½ cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- ΒΌ cup avocado oil
- β cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- β cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1ΒΌ cups whole wheat flour
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Β½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- β cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375Β°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a clean towel.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the zucchini, eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce until combined.
- Add the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among muffin tin compartments and bake for 18β20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (58g)
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 96mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating nuts or dried fruits into the batter. Ensure accurate measurements for best results; use separate measuring cups for dry and wet ingredients.