No Fat Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Indulge guilt-free with these moist and flavorful No Fat Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, the perfect blend of healthy and decadent! Made with whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce, these muffins are a wholesome treat that delivers rich chocolate flavor without a trace of added fat. Grated zucchini adds incredible moisture and a sneaky serving of veggies, while optional mini dark chocolate chips bring an extra touch of indulgence. Ready in just 35 minutes and naturally low in calories, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and savor every delicious, guilt-free bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Low-fat milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 Large egg white
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Zucchini (grated and packed)
- 0.25 cups Mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick baking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, low-fat milk, egg white, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix as this can make the muffins dense.
Fold in the grated zucchini gently to incorporate it evenly throughout the batter. If using mini dark chocolate chips, fold them in as well.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve at room temperature or slightly warm for the best flavor. Enjoy your healthy, no-fat chocolate zucchini muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 264 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
