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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

A delicious homemade chocolate zucchini muffins recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated zucchini about 1 medium
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping

Method
 

  1. Prep. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray. Grate the zucchini on the fine side of a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel.
  2. Mix dry. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Mix wet. In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the grated zucchini.
  4. Combine. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Do not overmix or the muffins will be tough.
  5. Bake. Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups. Top each with a few extra chocolate chips. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

Notes

Squeeze the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel to remove water. Too much moisture makes the muffins soggy. Use the fine side of the grater so the zucchini is practically invisible in the batter. Let kids help grate the zucchini (with supervision) and stir in the chocolate chips.