Description
These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins offer a delightful blend of rich chocolate flavor and hidden veggies. They are easy to make, packed with chocolate chips, and are perfect for breakfast or snack time. Enjoy a sweet treat that feels indulgent yet wholesome!
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°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, both sugars, baking powder, and baking soda, and whisk thoroughly.
- Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla to the dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in the milk until combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and the shredded zucchini into the batter.
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin liners. If desired, sprinkle some chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add nuts or seeds for an extra crunch!
You can substitute applesauce for butter for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
