Description
Indulge in the decadence of Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, a delightful treat that merges rich chocolate flavor with the surprise of hidden veggies. These muffins are not only a guilt-free indulgence but also an excellent way to sneak some nutrition into your diet. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are versatile enough to please any palate. With their fudgy texture and sweet chocolate chips, these muffins will charm everyone—from kids to adults—making them a must-have for any occasion. Whip up a batch quickly with simple ingredients and enjoy the perfect balance of health and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 + 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 large egg (lightly whisked)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (water squeezed out)
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin pan with liners.
- Shred zucchini using a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: egg, maple syrup, applesauce, almond butter, non-dairy milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just mixed; gently fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cavities evenly with batter and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 134mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg