Chocolate Zucchini Carrot Muffins

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Moist, naturally sweet muffins with hidden vegetables and rich cocoa flavor, ideal for healthy snacking. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, coconut sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: Whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup coconut sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup grated zucchini (well-drained), 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1 tsp vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
  5. Step 5: Gently fold in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
  6. Step 6: Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups (fill 3/4 full).
  7. Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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