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The Ultimate Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins: Moist, Fudgy, and Bursting with Hidden Veggies

Close-up of a fudgy chocolate zucchini muffin broken in half, showing the moist interior and chocolate chips.
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Make moist, fudgy chocolate zucchini muffins packed with hidden vegetables. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Stir the shredded zucchini and milk into the wet ingredients.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  6. Fold in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Squeeze excess moisture from the shredded zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. This prevents soggy muffins.
  • You can substitute whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour for added fiber.
  • These muffins freeze well for up to three months if stored in an airtight container.

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