Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini is known to make very moist cakes and muffins, so throw it in your next batch of muffins! They’re perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Recipe by Chef Nate
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Servings
20
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCook time
22
minutesIngredients
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 containers Crazy Fresh Zucchini Noodles
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup mini milk chocolate chips, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Spray muffin pan wells with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in zucchini until it’s evenly distributed into the batter. Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Use a large cooking scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to distribute batter amongst the prepared muffin wells.
- If desired, sprinkle mini milk chocolate chips onto the top of each muffin.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 18-22 minutes.