Description
Indulge in the delectable goodness of Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, a delightful treat that merges wellness with indulgence. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, offering a guilt-free way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Packed with grated zucchini, whole wheat flour, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, they deliver a rich chocolate flavor while sneaking in extra nutrition. Kids love them for their chocolaty taste, and adults appreciate their wholesome ingredients—making them a family favorite. With just one bowl required for preparation, you’ll enjoy an easy cleanup process without sacrificing taste. Bake a batch today and experience the joy of healthy baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini with eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Whisk until smooth.
- Add whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips carefully.
- Divide the batter among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg