Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Easy and Delicious Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 0.33 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well-blended.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.