Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Zucchini is a type of summer squash.
• Muffins are thought to have originated in England in the 1700s.
• Chocolate chips were invented in the 1930s.