Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins: Indulgent & Easy to Make
These moist chocolate zucchini muffins are a delicious way to sneak in some veggies while satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
- These muffins freeze well for a quick snack later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, Chocolate Muffins, Zucchini Recipes