Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Indulge in the delightful experience of Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, where indulgence meets nutrition. These muffins are brimming with rich chocolate flavor while cleverly incorporating grated zucchini for added moisture and nutrients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, they make a wholesome treat for everyone, especially kids. Made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners like maple syrup and applesauce, this recipe ensures you can enjoy a sweet bite without the guilt.
- 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 (plus extras for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini using a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, mix drained zucchini with eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce until well combined.
- Add whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
- Fill each muffin tin compartment about ¾ full and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (58g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg