Best 4 Low Fat Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins Recipes

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Calling all chocolate and zucchini enthusiasts! Get ready to indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our low-fat chocolate zucchini mini muffins. These bite-sized treats are a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and the subtle sweetness of zucchini, making them a healthier alternative to traditional muffins. Packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and zucchini, these muffins offer a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies your sweet cravings without compromising on taste. With three tempting flavor variations, including classic chocolate, decadent chocolate chip, and indulgent chocolate peanut butter swirl, there's a perfect muffin for every chocolate lover. Whether you're starting your day with a nutritious breakfast or treating yourself to a sweet snack, these low-fat chocolate zucchini mini muffins are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MINI MUFFINS



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A sweet snack your kids will gobble up and you can feel good about serving. Freezes well and defrosts quickly!

Provided by RAITIRA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 36m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
¾ (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Melt chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini, applesauce, egg substitute, and vanilla extract; beat well until combined.
  • Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Add chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 92.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

LOW FAT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Make and share this Low Fat Chocolate Zucchini Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nancyfleury

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Splenda granular (sugar substitute)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup prune baby food (puree)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup zucchini, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Grease muffin tins or line with baking cups (I use silicone re-usable ones).
  • Combine first eight ingredients in a large bowl. Combine yogurt, eggs, milk in small bowl until blended. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
  • Fold in choc chips and shredded zucchini. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling "a generous half" full.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes till a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for five minutes, then remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 147.3, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11.2, Protein 3.1

FAT FREE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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I addapted this recipe from a bread. I wanted muffins, not bread, so I switched somt stuff around for convenience.

Provided by OSURD

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 24-26 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 egg whites
1 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine and beat egg whites, applesauce, sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in Zucchini.
  • Mix dry ingredients and add to wet mixture. Mix well.
  • Line muffin tin with muffin/cup cake papers.
  • Fill 2/3 the way up.
  • Bake for 19 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 171.4, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 12.9, Protein 2.8

LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE MUFFINS



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"The men in my house don't like low-fat foods," pens Mona Kruse of Milan, Illinois. "But I always keep these muffins in the freezer because the guys can't seem to get enough of them."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
2/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the yogurt, milk and vanilla just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or cocoa powder.
  • Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour can make the muffins dry and crumbly.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • If you don't have a muffin pan, you can bake the muffins in a lined 9x13 inch baking pan for about 25 minutes.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These low-fat chocolate zucchini mini muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day or satisfy your sweet tooth. They're made with whole wheat flour, zucchini, and dark chocolate, and they're naturally sweetened with honey. These muffins are also a good source of fiber and vitamins. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these low-fat chocolate zucchini mini muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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