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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins That'll Change Your Life

Delicious Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins that combine rich chocolate flavors and zucchini for a moist treat, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or substitute whole wheat for a denser texture
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil/yogurt
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cups Finely Shredded Zucchini
  • 1 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the finely shredded zucchini into the wet mixture.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use good quality ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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