Description
Indulge in the luscious flavor of Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These muffins combine rich chocolate with nutrient-packed zucchini to create a moist and decadent bite while keeping sugar levels low. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, they’re a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising on health. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups grated zucchini
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin.
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini.
- In a bowl, whisk together zucchini, eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
- Add whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin tins about ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 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: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure zucchini is freshly grated for optimal moisture retention. Customize by adding nuts or swapping chocolate chips for dried fruit. Store in an airtight container; can be frozen for up to one month.