Description
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly balances indulgence and nutrition. These moist, fluffy muffins feature rich chocolate chips and hidden zucchini, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a sweet snack any time of the day. With their easy preparation and versatile flavor, you can enjoy them fresh from the oven or pack them for lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Shred the zucchini using a cheese grater and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, milk, and vanilla until blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into muffin cups until about 2/3 full. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg