Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, where rich chocolate flavor meets the health benefits of zucchini. These moist and fudgy muffins are a perfect guilt-free treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Packed with nutritious ingredients, they are both kid-approved and adult-friendly, making them a versatile addition to any meal. With simple preparation and easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll have these delicious muffins ready in no time. Enjoy them warm from the oven or stored for later—either way, they promise a chocolate fix that you can feel good about!
Ingredients
- 1 + 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (water squeezed out)
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Shred zucchini using a box grater and wring out excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, mix dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: egg, maple syrup, applesauce, almond butter, milk, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients until combined; gently fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin tin cavities evenly with batter.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg