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Cozy One-Bowl Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

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These cozy one-bowl zucchini chocolate chip muffins feature a moist, tender crumb with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
  • ⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. Grate 1 ½ cups zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. Add 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and 1 cup chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in 3 tablespoons cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  8. Sprinkle the cinnamon streusel topping evenly over each muffin cup, pressing lightly to adhere.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the streusel is golden brown. Check after 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  10. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy muffins. Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender. Keep butter cold for streusel topping to achieve crumbly texture. Store muffins in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Warm muffins before serving for best flavor.

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