Description
Enjoy moist and delicious chocolate chip zucchini muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These muffins beautifully balance the sweetness of chocolate with the subtle moisture of zucchini, making them a delightful snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini, well-drained
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your grated zucchini is well-drained to prevent soggy muffins. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- If you don’t have chocolate chips, chopped nuts or dried fruit can be used as a substitute.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35-40g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40-50mg