Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, where rich chocolate meets nutritious zucchini for a guilt-free treat. Perfect as a breakfast option, snack, or dessert, these muffins are made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners. With their moist texture and chocolatey flavor, they’re sure to be a family favorite. Plus, they’re easy to make in just one bowl, making cleanup a breeze. Enjoy them warm or store them for later; these muffins are versatile and delicious any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the drained zucchini, eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin compartments and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg