For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips. Squeezing the excess moisture from the zucchini ensures the muffins aren't soggy. These muffins freeze beautifully! Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Indulge in these delightful mini muffins, where the richness of chocolate meets the subtle sweetness of zucchini. A guilt-free treat that's perfect for a quick snack or a lunchbox surprise. They're so good, no one will ever guess they're packed with veggies!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare two mini muffin tins with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsweetened chocolate in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. This should take about 1 minute. Stir in the grated zucchini, applesauce, egg substitute, and vanilla extract until well combined. (5 minutes)
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. (3 minutes)
Add the chocolate-zucchini mixture to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips. (3 minutes)
Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full. (5 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (15 minutes)
Let the muffins cool in the tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips. Squeezing the excess moisture from the zucchini ensures the muffins aren't soggy. These muffins freeze beautifully! Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.