Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and hidden zucchini goodness. These light, tender treats are an excellent way to sneak in some veggies without losing any indulgence. Whether you’re looking for a sweet breakfast option, a midday snack, or a dessert to satisfy your cravings, these muffins are sure to impress everyone at the table. Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, they are not only delicious but also freezer-friendly for those busy days when you need a quick treat ready to go.
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 by spraying it with nonstick spray or lining it with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until well combined.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 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 (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg