Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
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4.8
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Description
This recipe uses shredded zucchini combined with eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla, balanced by dry ingredients including flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Chocolate chips and optional walnuts are folded in before baking. The batter is portioned into lined muffin tins and baked at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean and the muffins have developed a golden exterior.
The grated zucchini contributes moisture without overpowering flavor, helping create a tender crumb that contrasts with the melted chocolate chips. Ground cinnamon adds mild warmth and spice depth. The optional walnuts introduce a crunchy texture variation.
These muffins can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature and make a convenient breakfast, snack, or lunchbox addition. They demonstrate how to incorporate fresh vegetables into baked goods in a way that enhances texture and moistness subtly.
Ingredients
- 3 cups zucchini grated
- 2 egg large
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together.
- Stir in grated zucchini and melted butter.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon).
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet zucchini mixture.
- Add in the chocolate chips and walnuts (optional). Stir to combine.
- Line muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each mold to the top with batter.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each muffin comes out clean and the outside is golden brown. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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