Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins - Marathons & Motivation

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins - Marathons & Motivation

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a great way to add some veggies to a tasty treat! These muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack. 1 ½ cup flour½ cup cocoa powder2 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt½ cup butter (melted)½ cup milk2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla½ cup granulated sugar¼

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (drained)
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips – plus extra for placing on top
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar – for sprinkling on top

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl whisk the butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, and sugars until well combined.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

  5. 5

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.

  6. 6

    Gently stir in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.

  7. 7

    Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pans until the cups are 3/4 full.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with coarse sugar and place a few chocolate chips on each muffin.

  9. 9

    Bake for 30-35 minutes.

  10. 10

    Allow to cool 5 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.