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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These muffins are made by mixing grated zucchini into a chocolate muffin batter, then baking until golden and moist inside. The zucchini adds tenderness and moisture, resulting in a dense, fudgy texture with a hint of green specks throughout the crumb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: baking
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini about 1-2 zucchinis, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grater
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners or non-stick spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl to combine evenly and remove lumps.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips gently, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full for even baking.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are set.
  8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, enjoy these moist and fudgy chocolate zucchini muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Notes

Ensure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.