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Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Healthy & Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, a perfect blend of nutrition and taste. These muffins are not only rich in chocolate flavor but also feature hidden grated zucchini that keeps them moist and adds a nutritious twist. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, maple syrup, and unsweetened applesauce, they offer a guilt-free treat ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With their soft texture and just the right amount of chocolate chips, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings while supporting your healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup avocado oil (or olive 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 (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) 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 large bowl, combine drained zucchini, eggs, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce; whisk until smooth.
  4. Add whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Divide batter into muffin tin compartments until three-quarters full; sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the tin for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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