Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as a snack. These muffins blend the freshness of grated zucchini with rich chocolate chips, creating a moist and flavorful bite that kids and adults alike will cherish. Made using nutritious ingredients like white whole wheat flour and buttermilk, they offer a healthier twist on traditional muffins without compromising on taste. Serve them fresh out of the oven or pack them in lunchboxes for a delightful surprise. Easy to make and utterly delicious, these muffins are sure to be a hit in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups grated fresh zucchini
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and lightly spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray or use liners.
- Grate zucchini using a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently using a rubber spatula until almost mixed. Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips carefully.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes; then reduce temperature to 350°F and continue baking for an additional 13 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg