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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These rich, moist, and chocolatey muffins are an easy treat made with simple ingredients, perfect for the whole family and busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups Flour (plus 1 tablespoon for dusting) For dusting the muffin tin
  • ½ cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Can substitute with dark cocoa powder for a richer taste
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Optional note: can be substituted
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sugar Optional note: adjust to taste
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Zucchini (very finely grated, about 2 medium zucchinis) Ensure zucchini is finely grated for even mixing
  • 1 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Divided for mixing and topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini and half of the mini chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, finely grate the zucchini and avoid overmixing the batter. Consider variations like adding nuts or using whole wheat flour for healthier options.