Description
These Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a delicious way to sneak in some vegetables. Made with whole wheat flour, maple syrup, and applesauce, they are a healthier alternative to traditional muffins. The recipe ensures a moist and fluffy texture, perfect for a breakfast treat or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup grated zucchini (measure before squeezing moisture out)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉ and line a 12-hole muffin tin. Set aside.
- Place pre-measured shredded zucchini in the middle a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Wrap it up and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Place drained zucchini in a large bowl. Add eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla and applesauce. Whisk to combine.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Stir together with a spoon or spatula until just combined, being careful not to over mix. Over mixing can lead to dense muffins, so mixing until just combined is important for achieving fluffy muffins.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin tin compartments, filing each compartment about ¾ full. Top with additional chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Let cool 10 minutes before transferring the muffins to a wire cooling rack and/or enjoying. Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container in your fridge for 4-5 days or in your freezer for up to a month.
Notes
- If you have a kitchen thermometer, bake until your muffins are 200℉ in the center. This will ensure they are cooked through but aren’t over baked, which can result in a dry muffin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American