Veggie-Loaded Chocolate Muffins
Delicious chocolate muffins packed with shredded zucchini and carrots for a nutritious twist on a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini and carrots until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, serve warm with cream cheese or honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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