Moist Chocolate Zucchini Carrot Muffins

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These tender muffins are packed with grated zucchini and carrots, but the rich cocoa and chocolate flavors mask the vegetables completely. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 20 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 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup grated zucchini (drained), 1/2 cup grated carrot, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined — do not overmix. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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