Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

With all the great summer produce that is still showing up at farmer's markets, there is plenty of zucchinis out there just looking to be made into something delicious. And what better than adding it to some chocolatey goodness!

With the Toronto International Film Festival in full force right now, these muffins are perfect for me to grab in the morning on my way out the door.

What you'll need:

1 1/2 cups Flour
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Cocoa
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
2 large Eggs
1/2 cup Oil
1/3 cup Milk
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Shredded Zucchini
3/4 cup Chocolate Chips (Use mini chips if you can find them!)

Mix dry ingredients together and sieve if necessary.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk and vanilla.

 Pour over dry ingredients.

 Sprinkle zucchini and chocolate chips over top.

Stir just enough to blend.

Spoon batter into paper lined muffin tins. Bake for 17 - 20 minutes.

I don't normally show a picture of my butt, but I couldn't resist sharing this picture that my friend took while I was cooking. Cocoa hand prints from wiping my hands while making muffins. I would like to say this isn't a normal occurrence, but it happens all the time.  I never remember to wear an apron or use a towel :)

These muffins are the perfect chocolate fix that I needed right now.

I love the little green pieces of zucchini in there too. That makes them healthy, right? ;)

Makes 18 muffins 

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