Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of chocolate and zucchini with these easy-to-make Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. Perfectly moist and fudgy, these muffins offer a guilt-free treat that’s bursting with rich chocolate flavor while sneaking in nutritious zucchini. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they cater to every occasion and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Plus, with simple ingredients like almond flour and cocoa powder, you can enjoy these muffins without compromising your health goals. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or as a quick on-the-go snack, these muffins will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 + 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 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 (200°C) and line a muffin pan with liners.
- Shred zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
- In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: egg, maple syrup, applesauce, almond butter, non-dairy milk, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently stir in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cavities evenly with batter and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg