Description
Zucchini Bread Muffins are moist, tender, and filled with sweet chocolate chips, making them a delightful treat for breakfast or snacking. These muffins are quick to prepare with simple pantry staples, and the grated zucchini adds both moisture and nutrition, while warm cinnamon enhances their cozy flavor. Enjoy them fresh or store for later – perfect for families and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Grate zucchini and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and mini chocolate chips.
- Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Substitute whole wheat flour for half or all of the all-purpose flour for extra fiber. Use dairy-free milk and chocolate chips to make these muffins dairy-free. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. If muffins are dense, be sure to squeeze out zucchini moisture and don’t overmix batter. For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts. For even baking, fill muffin cups equally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg