Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
These easy zucchini chocolate chip muffins are always a family favorite!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups zucchini grated
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and use a paper towel to soak out some moisture. Repeat several times if necessary. You want the zucchini not to be dripping wet
- In a bowl, add the zucchini, beaten eggs, vanilla, olive oil, applesauce, maple syrup, brown sugar and chocolate chips. Stir well to combine.
- In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and oats
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry
- Use a rubber spatula to stir until just combined (do not over mix)
- Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners, or spray it with cooking spray
- Distribute the batter evenly into 12 muffin liners
- Sprinkle the tops with additional chocolate chips
- Bake at 350 degrees for 24 - 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg