Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Moist chocolate zucchini muffins with two kinds of chocolate - chocolate chips and cocoa powder.

These delicious muffins are a perfect way to use up some of that garden zucchini!

Baking with zucchini

Zucchini is one of those magical vegetables that can be used in just about anything! When grated and added to baked goods, it adds moisture and tenderness to whatever you're baking.

These chocolate zucchini muffins are perfect for using up zucchini when you have a surplus from your garden. But they are also perfect for baking when you don't have a garden at all! I often buy zucchini from the store when I don't have any garden fresh zucchini. It works perfectly in this recipe too.

If you have a non-veggie lover in your household, you might want to peel the zucchini before using it. This removes any hint of green from the zucchini. Your non-veggie lover person will never even know there's zucchini in these muffins!

When you first mix this muffin batter together, you'll be convinced it's too dry. Once you add the zucchini, give it a quick stir and then wait. When you come back a few minutes later and stir it again, you'll find the zucchini has released some of its moisture and the batter is just perfect!

Key ingredients

• Zucchini - You'll need 2 cups which is about 2 medium zucchini
• Cocoa Powder - Unsweetened
• Chocolate Chips - Any type you have on hand
• Sour Cream - Keeps these muffins extra moist

Step-by-step directions

• Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar together in a large bowl
• In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, eggs, oil and vanilla together

• Combine wet mixture with flour mixture. The mixture will still be partially dry

• Add grated zucchini and fold into batter. Let the mixture rest for 3-5 minutes and then stir again. The zucchini should release moisture making the batter nice and moist.

• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Scoop batter into greased muffin tins or a tin lined with paper liners.

• Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 17-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Tips for making chocolate zucchini muffins

• Grate your zucchini with the large holes on a  grater.
• If zucchinis are extra large, slice them in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds prior to grating. Small zucchini can be grated whole.
• Do not overmix the batter. Mix just until combined.
• The zucchini will release moisture once it's added to the batter. Let it rest for a few minutes and then stir again.
• Spray your muffin tin or use paper liners.
• For evenly sized muffins, use an ice cream scoop to fill muffin tins.
• Bake in a preheated 375°F oven.
• Allow muffins to cool for a few minutes in a muffin tin and then remove and place them on a baking rack to continue cooling.

More zucchini recipes

• zucchini cheddar pancake
• chocolate chip zucchini bread
• zucchini bread
• lime zucchini bread
• lemon zucchini muffins
• zucchini stuffed chicken breasts

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Recipe adapted from Mad About Muffins