Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk of choice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups finely shredded zucchini
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F. Grease or line a muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, toss together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, olive oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Then stir in the shredded zucchini.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan. Top with more chocolate chips if desired.

6. 6

   Bake for 20–24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes mostly clean.