Description
Deliciously moist and chocolatey muffins made with grated zucchini, perfect for sneaking in more veggies while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated zucchini (Make sure to grate finely.)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (Use room temperature for better mixing.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (Semi-sweet or any preferred type.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Grate your zucchini finely and set it aside.
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Carefully fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once done, let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins