Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Soft, chocolatey, and perfect for gluten-free lunchboxes - an easy one-bowl recipe that freezes beautifully.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 253kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Muffin baking tray
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy – almond, oat, or soy all work)
- ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or light olive)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose/plain flour (check xanthan gum is included, otherwise you will need to add ¾ tsp xanthan gum)
- 1½ tsp gluten-free baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with liners and lightly spray with oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ¾ cup milk, ½ cup neutral oil and ½ cup brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the 1¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose/plain flour , 1½ tsp gluten-free baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda and 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir gently until just combined - the batter will be thick.
- Fold in grated 1 medium zucchini, and ¾ cup chocolate chips. The zucchini will add plenty of moisture as it bakes.
- Divide the batter evenly between muffin cups. Bake for 20 minutes (check at 18) or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean (a few melted chocolate spots are fine).
- Cool for 5 minutes in the tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Notes:
- No need to squeeze zucchini - its moisture keeps the muffins soft and fluffy.
- Lunchbox tip: Add one frozen muffin to lunchboxes in the morning - it’ll thaw by snack time.
- Keeps up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 2 months.
- 🧁 12 standard muffins: 18-20 minutes
- 🧺 6 large café-style muffins: 23-26 minutes
- 🎉 24 mini muffins: 11-13 minutes
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg