Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Filled with zucchini, warm spices, and plenty of rich chocolate chips. These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are great for breakfast or snacking. They also freeze and reheat well too!
Equipment
- 1 12 cup muffin pan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white wheat flour or all-purpose
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup melted butter, cooled
- 1/4 cup no-sugar added applesauce
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini no need squeeze out moisture
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Additional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup sunflower or flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup regular or golden raisins.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare 12 cup muffin pan with liners or non-stick cooking spray
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, spices and salt in medium size mixing bowl.
- In second bowl, whisk egg until light and fluffy. Add cooled, melted butter, applesauce, milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract and shredded zucchini. Combine well.
- Add wet ingredients to dry. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, fill muffins cups 2/3 full with the batter. Sprinkle the tops with the additional 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until muffins are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Start checking at 20 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Tips:
How long to Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins last?
- Room temperature – 2-3 days in a sealed airtight container.
- Refrigerator – 1 week in a sealed airtight container.
- Freezer – Make sure muffins are cooled completely before storing in freezer. Wrap in foil or freezer wrap, or place in freezer bags. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw on counter for 30 minutes or place in microwave for 60 seconds.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 muffin | |
| Servings: 12 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 140 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 6.3g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 3.8g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 36mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.5g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 17.7g | |
| Protein 1.3g | |
| Vitamin D 7mcg | 33% |
| Calcium 11mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 58mg | 1% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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