Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are a moist, tender quick bread that cleverly incorporates grated zucchini into a sweet, chocolate-studded batter. This popular home-baking treat is a staple of American and Canadian kitchens, especially during the summer zucchini harvest season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These muffins are moderately high in carbohydrates and fats, with the zucchini adding a notable boost of dietary fiber and key nutrients like potassium and vitamin C. A typical muffin provides a rough ballpark of 250-300 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 30 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 muffin (110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a classic example of 'stealth health' baking, where a vegetable is seamlessly integrated into a dessert-like treat to add moisture, fiber, and nutrients without a strong vegetable flavor.
