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Moist Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins Recipe Perfect Bakery-Style Texture

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These moist chocolate chip zucchini muffins feature a tender crumb and bakery-style texture, combining the subtle earthiness of zucchini with melty chocolate chips for a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (can swap half for whole wheat)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1½ cups (about 2 medium) zucchini, finely grated and gently squeezed
  • 1 cup (175g) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely using a box grater or food processor. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and gently squeeze out excess moisture — you want it damp but not dripping.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine sugars and oil: whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and Greek yogurt until combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently with a spatula. Don’t overmix — stop when you see no more flour streaks. The batter should be thick but moist.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips carefully so they’re evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. You can use an ice cream scoop for even portions.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. The tops should be golden but not overly browned.
  9. Cool the muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Do not overmix batter to maintain tender crumb. Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for best texture. Coat chocolate chips with flour to prevent sinking. Store muffins in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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