Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Description
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are made by mixing shredded raw zucchini into a batter rich with unsweetened cocoa powder and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. The recipe balances all-purpose flour with leavening agents such as baking soda and baking powder, including a touch of cinnamon for warmth. Eggs, vegetable oil, granulated and light brown sugars, and vanilla extract bind the ingredients and add moisture. Baking the mixture in a sprayed muffin tin at 350°F for 20-25 minutes yields muffins with a tender crumb and moist texture due to the zucchini's moisture content.
The flavor is distinctly chocolate with occasional bursts of melted chocolate from the chips, complemented by the subtle earthiness from the zucchini that doesn't overpower the chocolate. The cinnamon adds gentle spice notes enhancing the overall depth.
These muffins can be served at breakfast, as a snack, or light dessert. Their moist texture makes them enjoyable on their own or with a spread of butter or cream cheese. They store well at room temperature for a few days if kept in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted, natural
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup chocolate chips mini, semi-sweet
- 2 egg large
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sugar granulated white
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups zucchini shredded, raw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl, stir until well combined. Toss in the chocolate chips and mix.
- Whisk together the eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla together until well combined. Add the zucchini and mix.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture until just combined.
- Spoon evenly into the muffin tin.
- Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before placing them on a cooling rack to continue cooling. Serve & enjoy.
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