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Moist & Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Three rich, dark chocolate zucchini muffins stacked on a white plate, highlighted by natural light.
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Bake tender, moist double chocolate zucchini muffins that are easy to make and perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the squeezed zucchini and both types of chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the shredded zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels for the best texture.
  • For a bakery-style dome top, fill the muffin cups slightly fuller and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for the first 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for the remaining bake time.
  • These muffins freeze well for up to three months. Wrap them individually before freezing.

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