Description
Delight your taste buds with these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins—moist, flavorful, and packed with chocolate chips. A perfect balance of indulgence and health, these muffins cleverly incorporate shredded zucchini to provide extra moisture and nutrients. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, they bring joy in every bite. The combination of walnuts and chocolate chips offers a satisfying crunch that will impress family and friends alike. With easy preparation steps, you can quickly whip up a batch to enjoy throughout the week or share at gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in shredded zucchini until incorporated.
- Add chocolate chips and walnuts; mix gently.
- Fill muffin wells about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg