Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins—a delightful treat perfect for any time of day. These moist, tender muffins combine the decadent flavors of cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips with the added nutrition of garden-fresh zucchini. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are a sneaky yet delicious way to incorporate veggies into your diet. Plus, they freeze beautifully for quick and easy treats later on!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup skim milk
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini (about 1 medium)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin tin with nonstick spray or liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and skim milk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
- Distribute the batter evenly in the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg