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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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These moist double chocolate zucchini muffins are a healthy snack with hidden veggies, combining rich chocolate flavor with the subtle goodness of shredded zucchini and cottage cheese for a tender crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) shredded zucchini, squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese, well-drained
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup (130g) dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
  • Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans, cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat cottage cheese, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in shredded zucchini and dark chocolate chips. Add nuts or cinnamon if using.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not skip squeezing the zucchini to remove excess moisture to avoid soggy muffins. Fold in chocolate chips last to keep pockets of melty chocolate. Use room temperature eggs and cottage cheese for better batter consistency. Start checking muffins at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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