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Chocolate courgette muffins combine the richness of chocolate with the moisture of grated courgette (zucchini), resulting in a deliciously moist and subtly sweet treat. This muffin recipe is perfect for a healthier dessert or a snack, and it’s an excellent way to sneak in some extra vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 190 kcal

Equipments

  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Grater
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Oven

Ingredients List
  

  • 1 medium Courgette Zucchini Grated and excess moisture drained
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • ¾ cup Sugar Granulated or brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs Room temperature
  • ¼ cup Vegetable oil or butter Melted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Chocolate chips Dark or milk chocolate chopped or chips
  • 1 tbsp Milk optional To adjust batter consistency

Step-by-Step Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Grate the courgette, pressing it with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
  • In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Stir the grated courgette into the wet ingredients. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 70gCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using the standard ingredients in the recipe. Depending on the specific brand of ingredients or additional seasonings, the nutritional values may vary slightly.
Keyword Chocolate courgette muffins, courgette baking ideas, gluten-free courgette muffins, healthy chocolate muffins, zucchini chocolate muffins
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