CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MINI-MUFFINS
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories Food Processor Cheese Chocolate Dairy Egg Nut Vegetable Breakfast Brunch Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Yogurt Summer Cookie Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes three dozen muffins
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 3 mini-muffin tins with nonfat cooking spray.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, and 2 teaspoons of the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then add the buttermilk or yogurt. Whisk in the zucchini, lemon zest, and half the orange zest.
- 3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, whisking to aerate. Stir half the flour mixture into the egg mixture, then the other half. Fold in the nuts (if using) and distribute the batter evenly into the muffin tins.
- 4. Bake on the center rack until springy but firm to the touch and lightly browned around the edges, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
- 5. To make the icing, blend the cheese and butter in the bowl of a food processor until they are well combined and no lumps remain. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and the remaining vanilla and orange zest, and process until smooth.
- 6. Ice the muffins with a knife (or forgo the icing if you'd like to convert these muffins from an after-dinner treat to a healthy breakfast). Serve the same day or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Kiran Limbu
klimbu@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and creative ways to use zucchini, and these muffins are a great option! They're easy to make and they're delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Zainab Salim
zainab_salim@yahoo.comI made these muffins for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of chocolate and zucchini.
Umar Alvi
a@hotmail.comThese muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Perpetual Mensah
p_m56@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of zucchini, but I decided to give these muffins a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The zucchini flavor is very subtle, and the muffins are moist and chocolatey. I'll definitely be making these again.
Waseem Kha
waseem_k7@yahoo.comI was looking for a healthy muffin recipe that my kids would enjoy, and these chocolate zucchini muffins fit the bill perfectly! They're made with whole wheat flour and zucchini, so they're packed with nutrients. Plus, they're sweetened with honey, s
Uzair Chajra
uzairchajra41@aol.comThese muffins were the perfect way to use up some extra zucchini from my garden. They're moist, delicious, and have a great chocolate flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
Truman Odugo
truman_odugo50@yahoo.comI made these muffins with my kids and they had a blast! They loved helping me measure the ingredients and mix the batter. The muffins turned out great and we all enjoyed them.
Md hafijur Rahman
r-m@yahoo.comThese muffins were a bit dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor. I think I'll try adding some yogurt or applesauce next time to make them more moist.
Saidul Hasan
hasan-s86@gmail.comI'm always looking for healthy and delicious muffin recipes, and these chocolate zucchini muffins definitely fit the bill! They're moist, chocolatey, and have a great texture. I'll definitely be making these again.
Camaron Gowesky
camaron96@hotmail.comThese muffins were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a regular muffin tin and they cooked in about 20 minutes. They're a great way to use up zucchini.
Purna Khadka
khadka82@gmail.comI made these muffins for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of chocolate and zucchini.
faheem goraya
faheem_goraya75@hotmail.comThese muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Brinleigh Anderson
a-brinleigh23@yahoo.comI was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these muffins were! I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but you can't even taste it in these muffins. They're moist and chocolatey, and they have a great texture. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mims Amani
amani.mims@hotmail.frThese muffins were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I used a mini muffin tin and they cooked in just 10 minutes. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
dopey gutierrez
d-gutierrez@gmail.comI love that these muffins are a healthy way to enjoy chocolate. The zucchini adds moisture and sweetness, and the chocolate chips give them a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Aldo Medina
medinaa@yahoo.comThese chocolate zucchini muffins were a hit with my family! They're moist, chocolatey, and have a subtle hint of zucchini that adds a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.