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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Indulgent Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins You’ll Crave

These Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins combine rich chocolate flavor and nutritious zucchini for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour for added nutrition
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-process for a deeper taste
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini finely grated for the best texture
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar/honey; adjust liquids
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar optional for enhanced sweetness
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs/applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure or homemade for best results
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or dairy-free

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • grater
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Finely grate the zucchini, squeeze out excess moisture, and set it aside.
  3. Mix grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy these muffins warm or at room temperature. Great for snacking or breakfast.

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