It has been my number one kitchen challenge to cram more veggies into our meals. My daughter is getting picky and these tasty muffins make me feel a little less guilty about my midday pickup. Best part: I don’t miss one bit of that indulgent feeling.
Zucchini was one of the first vegetables I took a liking too. It was mild in flavor and was an easy side dish. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it could be mixed into a muffin.
These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are rich but not by conventional methods! They use a natural sweetener and applesauce to maintain their moisture. This recipe is incredibly easy and perfect for toddlers and adults alike. i store mine in the fridge for up to a week and they are still delicious.
Rich Chocolate Zucchini Muffins... that are Still Healthy!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 C Flour
- 1 C Zucchini, shredded
- 2/3 C Agave Nectar (or maple syrup, honey)
- 1/2 C milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives will work!)
- 1/2 C semisweet chocolate chips (you can even use dairy free chips like Enjoy Life)
- 1/4 C Apple sauce
- 1/3 C Cocoa Powder
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare muffin tin. Line wiht baking cups or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.)
- In a separate bowl, stir together the shredded zucchini, eggs, apple sauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla, agave nectar, and milk.
- Add the dry ingredients to wet and stir until barely combined— don’t over mix. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin tins till 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20- 25 minutes. A toothpick can be inserted and removed cleanly.
TIPS
The amount of sweetener is adjustable. The first time I tried the recipe, I used less sweetener (about 1/3 C).
whatdevondiscovered says
I am always looking for recipes like these that make me feel a little less guilty for indulging. Glad I found your site. It’s beautiful.
Marissa says
Thank you so much! I’m always doing the same… a little chocolate never hurt anyone ; )