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Veggie-Loaded Chocolate Muffins

Deliciously Hidden Veggie-Loaded Chocolate Muffins

Veggie-Loaded Chocolate Muffins are a delicious way to sneak in healthy veggies while enjoying a rich chocolate treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Veggie Goodness
  • 1 cup Grated zucchini
  • 1 cup Grated carrot
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Delicious Finish
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined without over-mixing.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini, grated carrot, and chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing to ensure light and fluffy muffins. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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