Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, where indulgence meets nutrition. These muffins are not only rich in chocolate flavor but also packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and grated zucchini, making them a guilt-free treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The secret to their moist texture lies in the added zucchini, while lower sugar content ensures you can enjoy them without the usual sweet guilt. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these muffins are easy to make and sure to please everyone.
- 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
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup 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 and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini.
- In a bowl, mix the zucchini with eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and applesauce until well combined.
- Add whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Fill muffin compartments about ¾ full and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 122mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg