Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Experience the joy of baking with these Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and enriched with the goodness of zucchini, these muffins are a guilt-free treat perfect for any time of day. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they offer a deliciously moist texture that even picky eaters will adore. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy one-bowl recipe ensures you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying these delightful bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini with eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce until well mixed.
- Add the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill each muffin compartment about ¾ full and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg