Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Rich and delicious chocolate zucchini muffins with a healthy(ish) twist and a full serving of fresh zucchini for added nutrition!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup white flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed of all liquid*
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl combine white flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate bowl whisk together butter, honey or maple syrup, applesauce, egg, almond milk and vanilla.
- Slowly incorporate dry mix into wet. Stir in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly into 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until tops spring back and no wet batter remains when picked with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Will keep up to 3-4 days in an airtight container or freeze individually for up to 3 months.
*Roughly one medium-large zucchini. Place in paper towel or a dish towel and squeeze to remove all liquid. Do not skip this step!
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