Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Name: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 0.33300000429153 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups grated zucchini; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom

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These chocolate zucchini muffins are a wonderful way to use the extra bounty of summer, and make a tasty treat. You can adjust the recipe to suit your family's tastes, or create your own variations.

Recipe by Larry B

Updated on May 23, 2023

close up view of Chocolate Zucchini Muffins in red, blue and green muffin liners on a white platter

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 dozen

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Ingredients

3 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line cups with paper liners.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, oil, cocoa, and vanilla; whisk until well blended. Stir in zucchini. Add flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom; mix until just moist.
Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely; store loosely covered.

Tips

For an optional topping, use any, all, or a combination of the following: equal parts brown sugar, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips. Sprinkle on top of the muffins just before baking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217	Calories
10g	Fat
30g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 170mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 81mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.