Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Easy and healthy dark chocolate muffins are packed with zucchini and make the perfect breakfast or snack!
Servings: 15 muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (4.25 ounce) bar dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons neutral oil Safflower oil
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk, semi-sweet, or dark
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup standard size muffin pan; set aside. (You will have enough batter for 3 more muffins. Grease another muffin pan, use small ramekins, or prepare a mini-loaf pan.)
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, espresso powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a separate small bowl melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a pan of simmering water; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand held mixer, beat the eggs and brown sugar on high speed until light and creamy in color, about 1-2 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium and gradually pour in the oil. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl; add the yogurt, zucchini, and vanilla and mix on low until combined. With the mixer running, add the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Add the melted chocolate and mix until combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fill the muffin cups almost to the top. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake the muffins for 20-22 minutes. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove the muffins to a rack and cool. Serve barely warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
