5.0 from 288 votes
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are made without flour or added oil, but you'd never know just by tasting them! They are a healthy treat with a sneaky serving of veggies in each bite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup raw almond butter
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a standard muffin tin with 12 parchment cupcake liners. Place the shredded zucchini into the center of a thin dish towel, and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Transfer the squeezed zucchini into a large bowl, and add in the almond butter, coconut sugar, cacao powder, eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Stir well until the batter looks thick and glossy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using, and then use a 1/4 cup to scoop the batter into the 12 baking cups. Top with a few extra chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake at 350ºF until the muffins have risen and feel firm to a light touch in the center, about 25 minutes. (Your kitchen should smell like brownies when they are done!)
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the muffins cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. You can serve them warm or cold, but I think they have the best flavor when they are at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1 of 12 muffins, without the optional chocolate chips. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- You can use raw cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips to keep this recipe refined-sugar-free.
- If you prefer to use baking powder, you can use 1 teaspoon of baking powder to replace the baking soda.
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
221mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
64IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.