The zucchini in this recipe adds moisture to the muffins while providing a boost of fiber The greek yogurt adds protein to balance out the macronutrient content of this muffin.

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Course Breakfast, Dessert

Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

 

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• 2 c white whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ⅓ c canola oil
• ⅓ c maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• ½ c plain 2% Greek yogurt
• ½ c pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ c shredded zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
• ½ c dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400F and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to blend.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, eggs, yogurt, pumpkin, and vanilla. Mix well.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently with a spatula until just combined.
• Gently fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips into the batter.
• Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups and bake for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
• Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from pan. Enjoy!

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