Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    18 mins

  • Total Time

    33 mins

  • Servings

    12 muffins

  • Calories

    260 kcal

  • Course

    Brunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Chocolate and zucchini are a perfect pairing in this healthy, hearty muffin. Great for school lunches or for breakfast on the go.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup muscovado sugar or dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 2 egg large
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups milk or non-dairy milk, 2%
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 cup zucchini excess water removed (about 2 medium, packed, grated
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F and place the oven rack in the center. Oil a 12-cup muffin tin and line it with cupcake papers.
  2. Over a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Whisk in the sugar and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Mix in the oil, milk and vanilla. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and fold together with a few swift strokes.
  4. Add in the grated zucchini and the chocolate chips. Fold all the ingredients together, being carful not to over mix.
  5. Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin and place on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 375F. Bak for an additional 12-16 minutes or until the tops spring back lightly when pressed.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • To prepare the zucchini, first wash zucchini and then finely grate it using the large side of a box grater. Using your hands, wring most of the excess liquid from the shredded zucchini. Pack it into a measuring cup.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 190mg (8%) Potassium 465mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 104IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 104IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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