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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are rich, delicious and loaded with flavor. Have ’em for breakfast all week long. Every morning is better with chocolate!

Chocolate zucchini muffin with a bite taken out of it

Folks, I feel like we’ve FINALLY made it to summer in Ohio. And get this, we’ve had about 5 days straight without rain!

We took advantage of the gorgeous weather this weekend and set Elle and her friend up with a lemonade and cupcake stand.

I mean, who can refuse a couple of cute kiddos selling adorably packaged chocolate cupcakes with delicious buttercream frosting and lemonade? Clearly, no one because the girls sold out in less than 2 hours.

She earned $20 and I’m pretty sure we’ve ignited her entrepreneurial spirit because we’re already prepping for her next dessert sale! We’re thinking mini cheesecakes and my favorite chocolate chip cookies along with these chocolate zucchini muffins.

Baked chocolate zucchini muffins in white paper liners on a white surface

TIPS FOR BAKING WITH ZUCCHINI

As soon as the weather warms up, I get way into zucchini. From Lemon Zucchini Cake to Zucchini Cookies, I fully believe zucchini belongs in allllllll the baked goods.

Don’t believe me? Take a look at these 10 Zucchini Desserts and I bet you’ll change your mind.

Half-eaten chocolate zucchini muffin surrounded by other chocolate muffins

Zucchini is perfect for adding to baked goods because the delicate flavor allows it to blend in perfectly with sweet cake or bread batters. It also keeps baked goods moist without having to add a lot of extra oil or fat to the recipe.

Everyone has come across a giant zucchini or two during the summer. You know what I’m talking about – zucchini that got left a bit too long on the vine and are a little too fibrous to enjoy on their own.

Baked chocolate zucchini muffins on a white surface

Those big zucchini are perfect for baking!

Whenever I bake with zucchini, whether it be in a cake or in zucchini muffins, I always grate it super fine because it practically disappears into the batter. Most of the time, you probably wouldn’t even know it’s there if you can’t see it!

My dad, who is not fond of the green squash, noshed down a couple of these Chocolate Zucchini Muffins in a matter minutes, and proclaimed them freaking delicious.

And I have to say, I totally agree with him.

Side view of chocolate zucchini muffin with a bite taken out of it

THE BEST DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

So let’s talk about these Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. They’re honestly one of the best muffins that I’ve ever made. And that’s a tall order, given I run a baking website.

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins could easily be called “Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins” because the chocolate batter is packed with chocolate chips.

Chocolate zucchini muffin batter in a glass bowl

You read that right! They are full of chocolate flavor from using cocoa powder and two types of chocolate chips, and the texture is simply amazing thanks to the zucchini.

They’re absolutely perfect for sneaking some veggies into a chocolate lover.

Chocolate zucchini muffin batter in a muffin pan

These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins will last about 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for easy breakfasts later.

Chocolate zucchini muffins on a white surface

When you’re ready to eat one, just pop it in the microwave straight from the freezer for about 30 seconds to 1 minute for a warm muffin breakfast on the go.

I mean, who wouldn’t want a warm, chocolatey muffin for breakfast?

Overhead view of baked chocolate zucchini muffins

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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

By: Jamie
4.47 from 1047 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 22 minutes
Total: 32 minutes
Servings: 20 muffins
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are rich, delicious and loaded with flavor. Have ’em for breakfast all week long. Every morning is better with chocolate!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder I used Hershey's Special Dark
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups finely grated zucchini slightly drained
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup mini milk chocolate chips optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin pan wells with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in zucchini until it is evenly distributed into the batter. Stir in semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Use a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to distribute batter amongst the prepared muffin wells.
  • If desired, sprinkle mini milk chocolate chips onto the top of each muffin.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes.

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Notes

Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin, Calories: 324kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 188mg, Potassium: 151mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 76IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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184 Comments

  1. Freddy Falck says:

    Muffins are a hit snack with children and adults alike. The snack gets even more tempting when it is made out of chocolate and (surprise) zucchini. However, when mixing chocolate with zucchini, it is essential to mix the ingredients in such a way that all the zucchini is mixed properly into the batter. If this is not done, it can make your muffin, grainy and chewy. So, instead of trying to wrap up this sweet snack in a matter of 20 minutes, it is better to spend some time mixing the chocolate and zucchini so that it gives the best consistency to your creation.

  2. Anita Meena says:

    Thank you for the recipe. The cake looks yummy. I will definitely try :-)

  3. Ricky says:

    We call them courgette here in Holland and I remember my gf and I used to laugh any time we heard the word zucchini in a cooking show

  4. Oana says:

    Courgette sounds so funny :D Either way we call them, I bet they make these muffins delicious! I never tried adding zucchinis into desserts, only carrot – in Romania, veggies are for savory dishes only so feels a bit weird to get myself into adding them in a dessert. But I I’ve got to give it a try as soon as possible!

  5. Christina says:

    I completely agree about the Christmas decorations. Hobby Lobby has already thrown up Christmas on the shelves! smh. However, these muffins are perfect for right now, veggies hidden by chocolate?! Sign me up for that.

  6. Brenda M says:

    Made these this morning and I’m in love with them! Sooo good!

  7. Shawn says:

    Thanks for giving me a reason to add more zucchini to my diet!

  8. Stephanie says:

    Ohh these look very delicious!

  9. Cookbook Queen says:

    They look SO rich and chocolatey!! I’ll take them! And some pumpkin pie. EAT ALL THE THINGS!!

  10. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says:

    These look so chocolatey and so moist! Delicious- pinning!