Easy Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Easy Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips! These moist, tender muffins are a perfect blend of fresh zucchini and rich chocolate, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. With just one bowl and no mixer required, you can whip up a batch in only 30 minutes. The grated zucchini ensures each muffin is soft and flavorful while providing a healthy twist with Greek yogurt. Customize your muffins by adding nuts or different types of chocolate chips to suit your taste. Enjoy these small-batch delights without worrying about leftovers—perfect for satisfying your cravings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 6 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini or semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Grate zucchini and combine with olive oil, sugar, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Add dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, topping with sugar and extra chocolate if desired.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (then reduce to 350°F) for an additional 14–16 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (58g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Let the batter rest for taller muffins. Experiment with add-ins like nuts or dried fruits for variety.