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Healthy Zucchini Banana No-Sugar Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Moist, tender muffins sweetened naturally with bananas and zucchini, featuring chocolate chips without any added sugar. A quick and wholesome breakfast or snack option.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, lightly squeezed
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (180 g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (120 ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips (90 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  4. Add 2 large eggs, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir gently until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
  6. Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet bowl, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are okay.
  7. Gently fold in the squeezed zucchini and ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips, mixing evenly but carefully.
  8. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness. Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins tender. Adjust oven temperature if muffins brown too quickly. Substitute flours or mix-ins to accommodate dietary needs.

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