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Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Swirl Muffins


  • Author: Shirley
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, slightly warmed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine the sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in the grated zucchini.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Drop a teaspoon of warmed peanut butter on top of each muffin and use a toothpick to swirl it into the batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 muffins
  • Calories: 220 kcal per muffin