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Courgette Muffins with Chocolate Chips

Courgette Muffins with Chocolate Chips, and no refined sugar added, a delicious little treat for kids and grown-ups alike. Great for a picnic, a less naughty afterschool snack or just a little bite of the go, these muffins are super quick and easy to make.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 muffins
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 courgette
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 2 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 egg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  2. Grate the courgette, and use your hands to squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
  3. Beat the egg well.
  4. In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the grated courgette, mashed banana, chocolate chips, honey and egg.
  5. Mix everything together without overmixing.
  6. Line the muffin tin with paper cases, and divide the batter between each case.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
  8. Leave to cool completely before removing the muffins from the paper cases.

Notes

  • You can either squeeze the courgette using your hands, or transfer the grated courgettes to a clean cloth, and squeezing well.
  • Too much liquid will result in soggy muffins that won't bake well.
  • Make sure the banana is well ripen, it will add moisture and sweetness to the muffins.
  • The egg has to be beaten well to get fluffy muffins.
  • No need to add any milk, the muffins will turn out perfectly without any liquid added.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 234mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 7.6mg (8%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 234mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 8%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.