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Wholesome Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

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Moist and chocolatey muffins with hidden zucchini for a healthy snack or breakfast option. These muffins balance flavor, nutrition, and ease, perfect for sneaking in veggies without fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 300g), squeezed dry
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar (150g)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (175g), semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: sprinkle of ground flaxseed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well with non-stick spray.
  2. Grate zucchini finely using a box grater or food processor. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk brown sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold the squeezed zucchini into the wet ingredients until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips and any optional nuts or flaxseed.
  8. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Fold batter gently to prevent toughness. Let muffins cool completely before serving to hold shape. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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