Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Cooking spray

Directions

1. Measure flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder & soda, salt into a large bowl.  Stir with a whisk.
2. Combine zucchini, milk, oil, honey, and egg in a small bowl; stir until blended.
3. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add milk mixture, stirring until just moist. Add chocolate chips and stir to combine.
4. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups that have been sprayed or lined.
5. Bake 400°F for 15 minutes.

Notes

These muffins are delicious and make a great nutritious snack full of whole grains and vegetables! These muffins use shredded zucchini and are an easy way to use up zucchini or incorporate into a sweet treat.

Source: Adapted from Let’s Move! The Partnership for a Healthy America