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Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins That Wow Your Tastebuds

These Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins combine rich chocolate flavor with nutritious ingredients, making them a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini Squeeze out extra moisture
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Avocado Oil Can substitute with Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Mashed bananas can be used
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour Can use all-purpose or gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Use dark cocoa for a richer taste
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Dairy-free chocolate can be used

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Paper or silicone muffin liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Squeeze the grated zucchini to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the zucchini, eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Fill each muffin liner about three-quarters full with the batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, be sure to thoroughly squeeze the zucchini and avoid overmixing the batter.

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