Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Nutella
These fluffy and moist chocolate zucchini muffins are a delicious twist on a classic recipe that adds a swirl of Nutella to the batter before baking. The combination of chocolate hazelnut spread and fresh summer zucchini is simply irresistible!
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter softened (1 stick)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup grated zucchini packed
- Zest of one lemon
- ½ cup Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk well.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl and add the eggs.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in the zucchini and lemon zest.
- Use a 1/4-cup scoop to evenly distribute the batter between the muffin liners. They should be about 2/3 full. Dollop 1 teaspoon of Nutella on top of each scoop of batter and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for approximately 17-22 minutes. Check the centers with a toothpick. The toothpick should come out clean before removing the muffins from the oven.
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Notes
Protein Pointer – To balance this carby treat with protein, add ½ cup vanilla protein powder to the batter.
Zucchini Bread - This recipe can also be made in two loaf pans. Bake for 35-50 minutes.
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- Storing Leftovers - Keep muffins in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a week.
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- Freezing - Zucchini muffins freeze beautifully! I suggest wrapping each muffin individually in plastic wrap before placing them all in a freezer-safe ziplock bag together. Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months, and thaw at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg