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double chocolate zucchini muffins on plate

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins start with a naturally sweetened, cocoa-powder-infused batter. Then, we include plenty of chocolate chips for a rich flavor. Soft, moist, and sweet, they’re so tasty you’ll forget they’re full of veggies! 


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup whole milk greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed banana, roughly 3-4 large bananas
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 heaping cup grated zucchini, with all water removed
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus more for the top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl add the greek yogurt, olive oil, mashed banana, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. 
  3. Next, add the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
  4. Fold the grated zucchini and chocolate chips into the batter.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared muffin tin. If you would like, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
  6. Bake the muffins at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Serve the muffins warm and enjoy on their own or with softened butter.