Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! These muffins seamlessly combine health and flavor, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like grated zucchini, whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, these treats provide a guilt-free chocolate experience. Each bite is moist and rich, appealing to both kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re quick to prepare in just one bowl, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience. Enjoy these nutritious delights as a pick-me-up anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup avocado 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 oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin tin.
- Squeeze moisture from grated zucchini using a towel.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together zucchini, eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
- Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into muffin cups (¾ full) and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool muffins in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg