Description
Moist and flavorful zucchini muffins with chocolate chips, made in a small batch perfect for quick snacks or breakfast. Lightly spiced and optionally sweetened with honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) grated zucchini (unpeeled, not drained)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil (or melted butter or coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup (66g) brown sugar (or 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup (56g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tbsp sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 425°F (218°C). Line or grease 6 muffin cups, spacing every other cup for even baking.
- Prepare zucchini: Grate the zucchini (no need to peel or drain). Measure 1 cup (125g).
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together oil, sugar (or honey/maple syrup), Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add spices and leaveners: Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add flour and mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips: Gently stir in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Optional rest: Let the batter rest for 15–20 minutes for fluffier muffins.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips and sugar if desired. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (177°C) and bake for another 14–16 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
These muffins freeze well and can be sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. Try oat flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg