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Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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Indulge in the delightful and nutritious experience of Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. These muffins are a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and healthy ingredients, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Packed with whole wheat flour, grated zucchini, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, these muffins are moist and full of goodness without sacrificing taste. They’re easy to make in just one bowl, ensuring minimal cleanup while offering a guilt-free treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups grated zucchini
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
  2. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a paper towel.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the zucchini, eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth.
  4. Gradually add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully.
  6. Fill the muffin tin compartments about three-quarters full and top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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