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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins: Best Small Batch Recipe

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These small-batch zucchini chocolate chip muffins are incredibly moist and tender, thanks to a secret: no squeezing the zucchini! Made with simple pantry ingredients, they come together in under 40 minutes and make exactly six muffins—perfect for a quiet morning or a little treat without leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 grams)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup grated zucchini (about 100 grams, from 1 small zucchini)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (85 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 6-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease each cup.
  2. Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. Do not squeeze it. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula until just combined (some flour streaks are fine). Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips gently, about 8 to 10 strokes, until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not squeeze the zucchini—its moisture keeps the muffins tender. For extra domed tops, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking. Muffins taste even better on day two.

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