Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of health and flavor with these Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, these muffins are a fantastic way to sneak veggies into your diet without sacrificing taste. Made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, they’re rich in nutrients and have a moist texture that will satisfy chocolate lovers of all ages. Whether enjoyed plain, with a spread, or as a dessert topped with whipped cream, these muffins are an easy baking solution for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome treat.
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
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini using a kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together zucchini, eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce until well combined.
- Add whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the tin 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: 137
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg