Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins That Guiltlessly Indulge!
Enjoy a delicious and guilt-free treat with these Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, honey/maple syrup, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add an additional 1/4 cup of applesauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: healthy, muffins, double chocolate, zucchini