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Double Chocoalte Zucchini Muffins

Summer is still in full swing with all it's fresh and wonderful produce. By using seasonal zucchini, you can make these deep and delicious Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. A moist chocolate muffin loaded with hidden zucchini and bursting with chocolate. The kids won't even know they are made with vegetables!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate muffins, muffins recipes, zucchini
Servings: 8 muffins
Calories: 301kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp expresso powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 1/3 cups zucchini grated, approximately one zucchini, excess water squeezed out

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set the rack to the lower third of the oven. Grease 8 muffin tins.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and expresso powder. Whisk to combine.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the oil, sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt and vanilla. Beat on high speed until combined, about a minute.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not over mix. The will take less than a minute. The batter is thick.
  • Fold in the zucchini until just combined. Don't over mix. Fold in the chocolate chips reserving a tablespoon for the top.
  • Evenly pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Leave for about 5 minutes and then remove from muffin tins. Will keep for 2 days in an airtight container but is best the day it's baked.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

IMPORTANT, Baking time may vary.  Time stated is 15 minutes but it can take up to 20 minutes depending on your oven and the type of pan your are using.  When you insert a toothpick in the center you should have a few crumbs.
Nutrition Facts
Double Chocoalte Zucchini Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 301 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 191mg8%
Potassium 183mg5%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 160IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 99mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.