Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are a fantastic way to enjoy a delicious snack while benefiting from the nutritious content of fruits and vegetables. Give them a try and watch them become a new favorite in your home!
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 300 g)
- 2 eggs
- 2 apples peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil (60 g)
- 1/3 cup agave syrup (80 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (160 g)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (25 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 3 oz dark chocolate chopped (80 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Grate the zucchini and set it aside to drain while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Peel and grate the apples into a pulp.
- In a large bowl, mix the baking powder with the whole wheat flour.
- Squeeze excess water from the zucchini, then mix it in a separate bowl with the eggs, vanilla, olive oil, agave syrup, and grated apples.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
- Distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for about 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.