Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Cooking Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Courses: Muffins and Biscuits
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Best Season: Summer
Dietary: Dairy Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

A double dose of chocolate is added to these zucchini-packed muffins. A delicious bake for breakfast, snacking, or dessert they are a perfect muffin to embrace zucchini season!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cup freshly grated zucchini (from about 1 large or 2 medium zucchinis)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, add 1 cup old fashioned oats, 1 cup flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt.  Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

  3. 3

    In a separate, large bowl add ⅓ cup melted coconut oil, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 large room temperature eggs.  Whisk all ingredients until fully incorporated and begin to look a bit foamy, about 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cups of freshly grated zucchini to the sugar and eggs mixture.  Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Add the medium bowl of dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture.  Stir until nearly combined and then add ½ cup dark chocolate chips. Stir until just combined and no streaks of flour are apparent.

  6. 6

    Evenly divide the batter into the lined muffin tin. Bake for 23-27 minutes until the are just firm and a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out nearly clean.

  7. 7

    Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes and then remove from the tray and cool on a cooling rack until room temperature.

  8. 8

    Enjoy slightly warm or at room temperature.  Leftovers can stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.

Read it online: https://lauralovestocook.com/recipes/double-chocolate-oatmeal-zucchini-muffins/