Ingredients

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2 eggs – I use large eggs
1/4 C salted butter – melted and cooled
1/3 C vegetable oil
3/4 C brown sugar – I use light but you can use dark too
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 C zucchini – shredded and packed no need to drain liquid. If you use prefrozen zucchini I do just leave any liquid out that separates when thawing.
1 C All Purpose Flour- I love swapping for Kodiak baking mix for extra fiber and protein
1/2 C Cocoa Powder – my favorite is Trader Joe’s since they are committed to ethically sourced ingredients
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 C peanut butter chips
1/4 C chopped peanut butter cups – This is about 6 mini cups. My favorite to use are the dark chocolate peanut butter cups from Trader Joe’s

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla, and brown sugar until well blended.
Add the Dry Ingredients: On top of the wet mixture, add the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Mix until just combined
Stir in the Peanut Butter Chips and Zucchini: Gently fold in the peanut butter chips and shredded zucchini until evenly distributed.
Pour into Muffin Pan: Place liners in a muffin tin and pour the mixture until each cup is about 2/3 full. If you prefer to make a loaf, see the note below.
Top with Peanut Butter Cups: Sprinkle a small pinch of coarsely chopped peanut butter cups on top of each muffin.
Bake: Bake for 18-24 minutes, starting to check for doneness around the 18-minute mark.

Notes

To make a loaf of chocolate peanut butter zucchini bread instead of muffins, follow the first four steps above. Once the batter is ready, spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. If you have extra batter, pour it into a glass baking dish to make a mini loaf. Fill the loaf pan so it’s 3/4 full and top with the chopped peanut butter cups. Bake at 350°F for 50-75 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: 286 kcal per serving

Nutrition

Calories: 286 kcal per serving