Description
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delightful fusion of fresh zucchini and decadent chocolate chips, making them the perfect choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These soft and moist muffins are easy to prepare, using simple ingredients that come together in no time. The addition of buttermilk adds an extra layer of flavor, ensuring that every bite is tender and delicious. Packed with nutritious ingredients like whole wheat flour and fresh zucchini, these muffins provide a wholesome option that even the pickiest eaters will love. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or as a grab-and-go snack, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups grated fresh zucchini
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray or liners.
- Grate the zucchini using a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, buttermilk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and melted butter until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Add the drained zucchini and chocolate chips, folding until incorporated.
- Fill each muffin cup evenly with batter.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 13 to 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg