Description
These Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are a deliciously moist treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of grated zucchini, making them a perfect snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups grated zucchini
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
- or canola
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (105 grams)
- light or dark
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 grams)
- use 1/2 cup if you prefer sweeter muffins
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
- I prefer to use whole milk or 2%
- but any will work
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (135 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips gently.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra sweetness, increase the granulated sugar to 1/2 cup. Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins, muffins, dessert, baking, zucchini recipes