Low-Sugar Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

By draingal

Satisfy your sweet tooth-and avoid sugar overload-by indulging in this chocolaty treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Splenda
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup fat-free milk
• 3/4 cup grated zucchini

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line muffin pan with 10 baking cups. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, Splenda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and chocolate chips. In another bowl combine oil and cocoa; add egg, milk and zucchini. Stir in flour mixture until just combined.

2. Fill cups; sprinkle with extra cinnamon. Bake at 400°F until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 min. Cool in a pan 5 min.