Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Satisfy your sweet tooth while sneaking veggies into your diet with these delightful chocolate zucchini muffins! Each bite offers a rich, fudgy flavor and moist texture that will surprise your taste buds. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are family-approved and easy to whip up. Enjoy them warm, straight from the oven, and relish the memories they bring back of cozy kitchen moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (grated)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips gently.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg