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Tender Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

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These tender and moist chocolate chip zucchini muffins are quick and easy to make, featuring a perfect balance of sweet chocolate and subtle veggie goodness. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (about 180g) zucchini, finely grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely using a box grater or food processor. Place the shreds in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy. Stir in vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips evenly through the batter.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Check starting at 18 minutes to avoid drying out.
  9. Remove muffins from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Grate zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent soggy muffins.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and soft.’, ‘Use sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt for extra moistness.’, ‘Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and improve texture.’, ‘Toss chocolate chips in a tablespoon of flour before folding in to prevent sinking.’, ‘If oven runs hot, tent muffins with foil halfway through baking to avoid over-browning.’, ‘For a golden top, broil muffins for 30 seconds at the end, watching carefully.’]

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