Description
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the moistness of zucchini. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- Wash and grate the zucchini, squeezing out excess moisture if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, wrap muffins and freeze for up to three months.
- Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip, Zucchini, Muffins, Baking, Dessert