One Bowl Healthy Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Name: One Bowl Healthy Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 Muffins
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1 large egg; ½ cup plain greek yogurt; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup chocolate chips

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
12 Muffins
Calories
160 kcal
Course
Baked Goods
Cuisine
American

One Bowl Healthy Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Layla Steele

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These healthy chocolate chip zucchini muffins are an easy, one-bowl recipe. Made with applesauce, yogurt and whole wheat flour, your family will love them!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 medium zucchini shredded
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce homemade applesauce can also be used
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
½ cup plain greek yogurt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup chocolate chips semi sweet

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a muffin pan by greasing the cups with nonstick cooking spray or lining each cup with paper liners.
Rinse your zucchini well and pat dry. Shred the zucchini using a food processor or hand grater. Dry the shredded zucchini well with either a clean kitchen towel or several paper towels.
Combine the unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, egg, Greek yogurt and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Using a silicone spatula, spoon or whisk, stir until combined well.
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Stir until just combined. Fold in the zucchini and stir to mix with your silicone spatula, spoon or whisk.
Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup 2/3 of the way full. Top each muffin with three chocolate chips… or a sprinkle of chocolate chips!
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the muffin.
Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Remove muffins to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

The batter for these muffins is a little on the thicker side because we've used swaps like applesauce and yogurt to make them a little more nutrient dense.
Try adding nuts to this recipe, both walnuts or pecans are delicious. Try adding 1/2 cup of nuts to this recipe!
You can make these muffins without paper liners, but the pan needs to be greased well or the muffins wouldn't come out. I also recommend letting the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them if not using paper liners.
Check your muffins with a toothpick to make sure they have cooked all the way through. Insert a toothpick into the center of the muffin taking care to avoid the chocolate chips. If the toothpick comes out clean without any batter, your muffins are ready!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1muffin Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 126mg (5%) Potassium 181mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1muffin
Calories	160kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	126mg	5%
Potassium	181mg	4%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	70IU	1%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	45mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%