Description
These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a delightful blend of rich cocoa, sweet zucchini, and chocolate chips. With simple ingredients and easy prep, they offer a moist and indulgent treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Stir in the milk, then fold in the chocolate chips and shredded zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin liners. Optional: sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Feel free to add nuts for extra texture.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
These muffins can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg