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Moist Mini Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins Easy Recipe for Toddlers

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These mini zucchini muffins are moist, tender, and packed with sneaky veggies and melty mini chocolate chips, perfect for toddlers and small hands.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about 120g), squeezed dry
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (70g)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (80ml)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (60ml) or melted coconut oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (90g)

Instructions

  1. Grate about 1 cup (120g) of zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating lightly until combined.
  4. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients until smooth.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two parts, gently folding with a spatula just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners. Spoon batter into each cup about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, checking at 12 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Use mini chocolate chips for even distribution and better melting. Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins tender. Tent with foil if muffins brown too quickly. Muffins freeze well and can be reheated in microwave or toaster oven.

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