Double Chocolate Espresso Zucchini Muffins

These are sure to wake you up and satisfy your morning chocolate cravings at the same time!

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchinis grated

1 smashed avocado

1 egg at room temperature

2 tablespoons applesauce

¼ cup brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour

½ cup Hershey’s dark chocolate cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon espresso powder

¼ cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 per muffin for topping

¼ cup espresso chips, plus 2 per muffin for topping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins with nonstick baking spray.
2. Mix zucchini, avocado, egg, sugars, applesauce, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
3. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt in a bowl and gradually add into wet mixture.
4. Fold in chocolate chips and espresso chips.
5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.  I made 16 muffins.
6. Add 4 chips (2 of each type) to the top of each muffin.
7. Bake for 17-23 minutes.
8. Let muffins cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
9. Store in an air-tight container.
10. Enjoy!