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chocolate muffins with grated courgette on a cooling rack
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Chocolate Courgette Muffins

Moist and rich, these chocolate courgette muffins are the perfect way to use up a glut of courgettes from your garden or allotment.
Course Cake
Cuisine British
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 190kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Measuring Jug
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cheese Grater
  • 12 Hole Muffin Tin
  • Muffin Cases

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 140 g Caster Sugar
  • 180 g Plain Flour
  • 20 g Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 100 ml Natural Yogurt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 140 g Butter melted and cooled
  • 250 g Courgette grated and excess water squeezed out (ungrated weight)
  • 100 g Milk Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 190°c (170° fan/ 375F/ Gas 5) and line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases.
  • Mix together the caster sugar, plain flour, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl.
    140 g Caster Sugar, 180 g Plain Flour, 20 g Cocoa Powder, 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
  • Whisk the yogurt, eggs and melted butter together in a bowl, until combined.
    100 ml Natural Yogurt, 2 Eggs, 140 g Butter
  • Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix.
  • Fold in the grated courgette and chocolate chips.
    250 g Courgette, 100 g Milk Chocolate Chips
  • Spoon the mixture into 12 muffin cases.
  • Bake for 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack once cool enough to handle.

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Notes

Please note the weight of courgettes stated in the ingredients list is the ungrated, un-squeezed weight. It will equate to about 2 medium courgettes.
Freezing: The muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Courgette Muffins
Amount per Serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
108
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
127
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
96
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
36
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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