Healthy Recipes Healthy Bread Recipes Healthy Quick Bread Recipes Healthy Muffin Recipes Zucchini Mini Muffins 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Shredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. A perfect quick breakfast or after-school snack, these muffins freeze well, so make a batch ahead of time for busy days. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 12 Yield: 24 mini muffins Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup white whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup canola oil or unsalted butter, melted 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups shredded and coarsely chopped zucchini ½ cup mini chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk eggs, sugar, oil (or butter) and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir in zucchini and chocolate chips. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared muffin tin. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Tips To make ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or individually wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 1 month. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 196 Calories 8g Fat 30g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 2 muffins Calories 196 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 17g Added Sugars 16g 32% Protein 3g 7% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Vitamin A 87IU 2% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Folate 24mcg 6% Sodium 190mg 8% Calcium 14mg 1% Iron 2mg 10% Magnesium 15mg 4% Potassium 112mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.