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Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Muffins

Indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Muffins You'll Love

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Muffins are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hidden veggie goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil offers moisture and texture
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar balances rich flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour provides structure
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda helps muffins rise
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder creates airy crumb
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt balances sweetness
Goodies
  • 1 cup Finely shredded zucchini adds moisture and nutrition
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chunks for pockets of melted chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter chips for nutty flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Cupcake liners

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Gently fold in shredded zucchini, chocolate chunks, and peanut butter chips.
  5. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter into each muffin liner, filling them about three-quarters full. Top with extra chocolate and peanut butter chips if desired.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow muffins to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra special treat, drizzle with melted chocolate.

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