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Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins made with fresh zucchini and cocoa

Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Delicious and nutritious muffins that sneak in veggies while offering rich chocolate flavor, perfect for a comforting treat.
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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: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup grated zucchini (measure before squeezing moisture out)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 0.33 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.67 cup unsweetened applesauce
Dry Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups whole wheat flour
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
  • 0.33 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the grated zucchini, eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce until well combined.
Mixing
  1. In another bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  3. Gently stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping each muffin.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Top with additional chocolate chips.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini to ensure your muffins aren’t too wet. Use fresh baking soda and powder for maximum rising. Feel free to experiment with flavors.