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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Muffins
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These moist zucchini chocolate chip muffins are naturally sweetened, loaded with zucchini and chocolate chips for the perfect bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup regular oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • â…“ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cup grated zucchini (about 1½ zucchini)
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Add cupcake liners to each muffin tin.
  3. Grate the zucchini and squeeze excess liquid out of the zucchini. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, add flour, regular oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk together.
  5. In a large bowl, add honey or syrup, unsweetened applesauce, coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth.
  6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until everything is combined.
  7. Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chip.
  8. Add the batter to muffin tins, fill 3/4 of the way up.
  9. Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 188
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 162 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 16 mg