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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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These moist double chocolate zucchini muffins combine rich cocoa and melty chocolate chips with shredded zucchini for a tender, moist texture and a subtle veggie boost. Perfect for a quick, comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (can substitute with melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), loosely packed
  • 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Grate the zucchini using the fine side of a box grater. No need to squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar and vegetable oil until blended. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips. If using nuts, fold them in now.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until muffins are set on top and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use finely shredded zucchini to avoid watery muffins. Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use plant-based milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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