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Cozy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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These cozy chocolate chip zucchini muffins feature a tender crumb with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for a comforting seasonal treat. Moist and flavorful, they combine fresh zucchini and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a delightful bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for topping
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Cinnamon sugar topping:
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Grate about 1 ½ cups of zucchini using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  5. Fold the squeezed zucchini and chocolate chips into the wet mixture gently but thoroughly.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. A few flour streaks are okay.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Mix the cinnamon sugar topping by combining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini dry to avoid soggy muffins. Toss chocolate chips in flour before folding to prevent sinking. Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for smooth batter. Overmixing can make muffins tough. For a softer crumb, substitute half the oil with unsweetened applesauce. Check muffins starting at 20 minutes as oven temperatures vary.

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