Description
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients and sweet temptations. These muffins combine the moistness of fresh zucchini with the sweetness of chocolate chips, creating a perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Use coconut sugar, maple syrup, or unsweetened applesauce for substitutions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, mix the sugars with the vegetable oil. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and grated zucchini. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently using a spatula. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Optionally, sprinkle some chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini to avoid overly moist muffins.
- Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- If you’re using frozen zucchini, thaw it before squeezing out the excess moisture.
- For a lower-fat version, you can substitute oil with unsweetened applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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