These Zucchini Bread Muffins are soft, moist, and loaded with chocolate chips and candied pecans. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, and using up summer zucchini.
2cups zucchini, grateddon't squeeze out any of the moisture
¼cupavocado oil
2cupsall-purpose flour
2teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonbaking powder
1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
turbinado sugar, for topping
Instructions
Add pecan pieces and maple syrup to a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Cook for a few minutes, stirring often, until maple syrup thickens and becomes very sticky. Transfer the pecans to a plate or cutting board and sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt. Set them aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together in bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time and thoroughly combine. Mix in the vanilla, grated zucchini, and avocado oil until combined.
Add all of the dry ingredients to a separate bowl, whisk to combine.
Slowly fold in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Fold in the candied pecans and chocolate chips until just combined. Don't overmix.
Using an ice cream scoop, fill a lined muffin tin with the batter. Sprinkle the unbaked cupcakes with a little turbinado sugar. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from the oven. If you can, let the muffins cool slightly. Slather with butter and enjoy!