Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Chocolate zucchini muffins are moist, tender, and chocolatey- the perfect summer treat for using up that garden zucchini! Enjoy a chocolate muffin with your morning coffee or as a less sweet dessert.
Servings: 14 muffins
Calories: 226kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (220 g) finely grated zucchini, do not drain liquid out
- ¾ cup (148 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (40 g) natural cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (127 g) chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add finely grated zucchini (including any excess liquid), granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Add chocolate chips and stir to incorporate.
- Divide batter between 14 muffin tins, filling to about ⅔ full. Bake for about 16 to 20 minutes, OR until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with crumbs (baking times will vary based on your oven and type of pan used).
- Transfer muffins to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before unwrapping (muffins/cupcakes will stick to the wrappers if they're still warm).
Recommended Equipment
Notes
- Leftover zucchini muffins will keep in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If your muffins are very moist/wet, I recommend refrigerating.
- Muffins can be frozen for up to 6 months. Tightly wrap in plastic wrap/foil and store in a freezer safe bag or container. Thaw on the counter top for 1 hour.
- Chocolate chips are optional and can be substituted with your favorite flavor of baking chips, like peanut butter or white chocolate.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg