{"id":"e4f8c3f8-7f70-48df-af5a-1e08a5d962d0","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e4f8c3f8-7f70-48df-af5a-1e08a5d962d0","source_url":"https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/chocolate-zucchini-muffins-with-blueberries/","title":"Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins","description":"Super moist and packed with zucchini, these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are great for breakfast or snack.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT16M","total_time":"PT26M","image_url":"https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Chocolate-Chip-Zucchini-Muffins-9-horiz.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1¼ cups whole wheat flour","item":"whole wheat flour","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup sugar ((or maple syrup; up the sugar to ½ cup for a more conventionally sweet muffin))","item":"sugar ((or maple syrup; up the sugar to 1/2 cup for a more conventionally sweet muffin))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cinnamon ((optional))","item":"cinnamon ((optional))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed very dry and packed tightly ((measure after grating and squeezing))","item":"grated zucchini, squeezed very dry and packed tightly ((measure after grating and squeezing))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup milk","item":"milk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 eggs ((lightly beaten))","item":"eggs ((lightly beaten))","quantity":2},{"text":"¼ cup unsalted butter ((melted, or use canola or avocado oil))","item":"unsalted butter ((melted, or use canola or avocado oil))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup chocolate chips ((or 1 cup blueberries; you can also use up to 1 cup of chocolate chips if you prefer))","item":"chocolate chips ((or 1 cup blueberries; you can also use up to 1 cup of chocolate chips if you prefer))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a standard size muffin pan with nonstick spray."},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt."},{"number":3,"text":"Grate the zucchini with a box grater and squeeze as much liquid out as you can with your hands. (I usually place it onto a clean kitchen towel and roll up to remove excess moisture, too.) Measure out 1 cup after this process."},{"number":4,"text":"To a medium bowl, add the squeezed zucchini, milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Whisk to combine."},{"number":5,"text":"Gently stir in the flour mixture. Gently stir in the chocolate chips (or blueberries)."},{"number":6,"text":"Divide batter among the prepared muffin pan, using a heaping 1/4 cup in each. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of each muffin comes out clean."},{"number":7,"text":"Let cool for a minute or so in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool to room temperature."},{"number":8,"text":"Serve muffins slightly warmed or at room temperature."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T17:00:28.200956+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T17:00:28.200956+00:00"}