Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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Indulge in these delicious Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins that are guilt-free and perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Author: Alex Lee
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini, measured loosely laid
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Silk Dark Chocolate + Walnut Nutchello, or alternative plant milks
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- about 12 teaspoons semi-sweet mini chocolate chips, divided
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 12-Cup Regular Muffin Pan with liners; set aside.
- Grate the zucchini on the fine blade of a box grater; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, Nutchello, vinegar, oil, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir to combine without overmixing.
- Add the grated zucchini and stir to combine.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir; the batter will be thin.
- Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- Fill each muffin liner ¾ full, topping with a teaspoon of mini chocolate chips.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before removing. Store airtight at room temperature for 5 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
Notes
- Do not pack the grated zucchini tightly when measuring.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 4 months.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a light texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 14mg