Moist Hidden Veggie Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
These muffins combine the rich flavor of double chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a hidden stash of shredded zucchini for a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a guilt-free snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup (135g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (can substitute melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- Shred 1 cup of zucchini using a fine grater. Squeeze out excess moisture by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel and pressing firmly.
- In a large bowl, sift together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Whisk to combine evenly.
- In another bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork. Add ⅔ cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and ¾ cup chocolate chips evenly.
- Spoon batter into each muffin cup, filling about ¾ full. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the muffins are done.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy muffins. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moistness. Fold batter gently to prevent tough muffins. Toss chocolate chips in a teaspoon of flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Check muffins early as oven temperatures vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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