Zucchini Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Recipes

ZUCCHINI MUFFINS WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and set rack in the middle position. Generously coat a muffin pan generously with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk to combine. Stir in the zucchini.
• Add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in ½ cup of the chocolate chips and all of the nuts (if using).
• Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter into the muffin wells, filling each almost completely. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips onto the muffins, pressing them in lightly so they adhere. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling. Serve warm or room temperature.
• The muffins are best served on the same day they are made, but will keep, wrapped in foil, at room temperature for 2 days.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The muffins can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw for 3 - 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap individual muffins in aluminum foil and place in a preheated 350°F oven until warm.

ZUCCHINI-CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 30 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Make well in center of dry ingredients. Add eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream and vanilla; mix until well blended. Stir in zucchini, oats, chocolate chips and coconut just until combined. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly in pan; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MINI-MUFFINS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 3 mini-muffin tins with nonfat cooking spray.
• 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, and 2 teaspoons of the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then add the buttermilk or yogurt. Whisk in the zucchini, lemon zest, and half the orange zest.
• 3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, whisking to aerate. Stir half the flour mixture into the egg mixture, then the other half. Fold in the nuts (if using) and distribute the batter evenly into the muffin tins.
• 4. Bake on the center rack until springy but firm to the touch and lightly browned around the edges, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
• 5. To make the icing, blend the cheese and butter in the bowl of a food processor until they are well combined and no lumps remain. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and the remaining vanilla and orange zest, and process until smooth.
• 6. Ice the muffins with a knife (or forgo the icing if you'd like to convert these muffins from an after-dinner treat to a healthy breakfast). Serve the same day or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

ZUCCHINI-CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat the egg, oil, milk, lemon juice and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips and walnuts. Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in an airtight container. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

ZUCCHINI-CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Mix egg, oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line or grease a regular muffin tin.
• Mix the mashed avocado, milk, oil, egg, sugars and vanilla until very smooth. Stir in the grated zucchini.
• Sift over the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix just until combined. Divide the batter into the muffin tin and scatter the top of each with chocolate chips.
• Bake the muffins until they bounce back when touched or a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes.
• Remove the muffins from the tin to cool completely. The muffins will keep at room temperature for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MINI MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
• Melt chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini, applesauce, egg substitute, and vanilla extract; beat well until combined.
• Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Add chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
• Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

ZUCCHINI-CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Steps:

• Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, combine egg, oil, milk, lemon juice and vanilla, mix well.
• Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just moistened.
• Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using).
• Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins test done.

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI-MUFFINS (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, combine coconut flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, agave and zucchini.
• 3. Mix dry ingredients into wet thoroughly.
• 4. Stir in chocolate chips.
• 5. Grease a mini muffin tin with grapeseed oil and lightly dust with coconut flour.
• 6. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin tin.
• 7. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes.
• 8. Cool and serve.

CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. , Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each greased or paper-lined mini-muffin cup. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-13 minutes. Cool in pans for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Serve warm.