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Light Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Light Chocolate Zucchini Muffins - A healthy breakfast or snack you can feel good about with zucchini, coconut oil and honey that will satisfy your chocolate craving.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Muffin
Servings: 1 dozen
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 1/3 c. non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 c. coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 c. zucchini shredded & squeezed dry
  • 1/4 c. cocoa powder
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°. Spray one muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, honey, yogurt, vanilla & melted oil. Fold in the zucchini that you have squeezed dry of any excess moisture using paper towels.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder & salt. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and scoop a heaping 1/3 c. of the mixture into each muffin tin. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.