zucchini chocolate - nut muffins
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If desired you may bake all of the muffins at one time. Warp in plastic bags and freeze. To serve, reheat oven to 300 F. for 5 to 10 min. Oatmeal can be used in place of the nuts, if you wash.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
18-24 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini or two small
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, mini
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and baking powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
How To Make zucchini chocolate - nut muffins
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Step 1Shred unpeeled zucchini to measure two cups. Spread on paper towel to drain for 10 minutes . Lightly blot top.
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Step 2Beat together eggs,oil,vanilla and sugar util light. Sift flour with cinnamon,nutmeg,cloves,salt,backing soda and baking powder.
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Step 3Blend zucchini into egg mixture alternately with four mixture. Do not over blend. Fold in nuts and chocolate.Spoon into lightly greased muffin cups.
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Step 4Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes;or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Store extra muffin batter ,tightly covered in refrigerator up to one week.
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