Healthier Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Process shot showing the chocolate muffins with zucchini set onto a wire cooling rack after being baked.

5 from 11 votes

Healthier Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

All the joy of a classic double chocolate muffin, but made healthier using whole wheat flour, less sugar, incorporating flax, and zucchini.

Prep Time13

Cook Time22

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: Muffins

Calories: 301kcal

Author: Meredith

Ingredients

1 Cup granulated sugar⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⅔ Cup brown sugar⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 Cup vegetable oil⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3 large eggs⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 Tablespoon vanilla⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 Tablespoon ground flax⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 Cup grated zucchini⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 teaspoon salt⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 teaspoon baking soda⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 teaspoon cinnamon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
½ Cup cocoa powder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1.5 Cup all-purpose flour⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 Cup whole wheat flour⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 Cup chocolate chips⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Optional: mini-chocolate chips for topping (about ⅓ Cup)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F, coat muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray and set aside⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In a large bowl, mix together sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined
Add in zucchini and stir to combine
Gradually add in dry-ingredients until just combined. Gently stir in chocolate chips⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Fill muffin tins ¾ full. Option to sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if desired⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Bake 18-22mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cool in tin for about 5 minutes, then remove muffins and place on a wire rack to finish cooling
Store cooled muffins in an air-tight container*

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Notes

*Store double chocolate zucchini muffins in an air-tight container. You can store them at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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