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Moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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Tender and rich chocolate muffins packed with shredded zucchini and dark chocolate chips, offering a moist texture and a subtle veggie boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (about 200g) grated zucchini, finely shredded and squeezed
  • ¾ cup (130g) dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it well.
  2. Shred about 1 ½ cups (200g) of zucchini using a box grater. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  5. Fold the grated zucchini gently into the wet mixture. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring carefully with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly. If using, add chopped walnuts or pecans.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy muffins. Toss chocolate chips in a tablespoon of flour before folding to prevent sinking. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. If zucchini is very watery, add a tablespoon of flour or reduce oil slightly.

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