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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Easy Toddler Snack Recipe

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These moist double chocolate zucchini muffins are a quick and easy toddler-friendly snack that sneaks veggies into a delicious chocolate treat. Perfect for busy parents, they combine simple pantry ingredients with a soft texture and mild sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural, like Hershey’s)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (can substitute melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry (about 1 cup / 120 g)
  • ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Press it gently in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  5. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients until combined.
  6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy muffins. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Tent with foil if muffins brown too fast. Variations include gluten-free flour, vegan substitutions, and flavor boosts like cinnamon or espresso powder.

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