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Zucchini Chocolate Muffins

Kara
No one will care that these chocolate muffins are packed with zucchini. They are moist, chocolatey, and simply delicious!
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Bread- Muffins and Scones
Cuisine American
Servings 1 dozen
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Wash and grate zucchini; set aside. Spray 12 muffin cups with non stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, brown sugar, egg, zucchini, sour cream, and vanilla.
  • Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and all but about a tablespoon of chocolate chips. Stir gently just until combined. 
  • Divide batter between the prepared cups. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the tops.
  • Bake at 375° for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool in pans for about 5 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 137mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword chocolate zucchini muffins
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