Description

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a rich, chocolatey treat made with grated zucchini, creating a moist and tender texture while sneaking in some veggies. These muffins are packed with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a subtle hint of avocado oil.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup milk

½ cup avocado oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ½ cups grated zucchini, squeezed and liquid drained

1 ½ cups chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the milk, avocado oil, and vanilla extract, and whisk to combine.
Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add zucchini and chocolate chips: Stir in the grated zucchini (making sure to drain any liquid) and fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Fill muffin tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling each about ¾ of the way full.
Bake: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for another 10 minutes.

Notes

Vegan Option: Replace the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water per egg) and use plant-based milk.
Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips and plant-based milk like almond or oat milk.
Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spiced kick.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 220
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg