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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

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These chocolate chip zucchini muffins are moist, tender, and filled with rich chocolate flavor. The zucchini adds natural moisture and blends perfectly into the batter, making them a delicious treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (lightly squeezed)
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the muffins to cool before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution.Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.You can replace half the flour with whole wheat flour for added fiber.Lightly squeeze zucchini; don’t remove all moisture.

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