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Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins


  • Author: Alioui
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

Deliciously moist chocolate zucchini muffins that combine health and taste.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups grated zucchini (before squeezing)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup avocado or olive oil
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Grate your zucchini and squeeze it to remove moisture.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, applesauce, and zucchini.
  4. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Divide batter into muffin cups, filling them three-quarters full and topping with extra chocolate chips.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

These muffins freeze well for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150 kcal per muffin
  • Sodium: 200 mg per muffin
  • Protein: 4 g per muffin