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Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins Easy No Oil or Butter Recipe

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These healthy chocolate chip zucchini muffins are moist, tender, and made without oil or butter. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, they use simple pantry staples and fresh zucchini for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry (about 150g)
  • 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour (220g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (120g)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (80ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips (135g)

Instructions

  1. Grate about 1 ½ cups (150g) of zucchini using a box grater. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups (220g) whole wheat flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ⅛ tsp salt. Set aside. (Approx. 3 minutes)
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then add ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup (80ml) maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. (Approx. 3 minutes)
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently fold together using a spatula. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are okay. (Approx. 2 minutes)
  5. Fold in the squeezed zucchini and ¾ cup (135g) mini chocolate chips. Mix just until evenly distributed. (Approx. 2 minutes)
  6. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease lightly. Spoon batter evenly into cups, filling about ¾ full. (Approx. 3 minutes)
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. (Approx. 25 minutes)
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (Approx. 15 minutes)

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy muffins. Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for better texture. Fold batter gently to prevent toughness. Mini chocolate chips melt better than regular size. If zucchini is very watery, add 1 tablespoon oat flour to soak moisture. Avoid opening oven early to prevent muffins from falling.

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