4.5 from 8 votes
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings:
12
muffins
Calories:
260 kcal
Course:
Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat oven to 425F and place the oven rack in the center. Oil a 12-cup muffin tin and line it with cupcake papers.
- Over a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Whisk in the sugar and salt.
- 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.
- Add in the grated zucchini and the chocolate chips. Fold all the ingredients together, being carful not to over mix.
- 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.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and cool on a wire rack.
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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
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: 12 muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% 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.