Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips
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Start the day off right with homemade zucchini muffins – they’re a hit with kids and a great way to sneak in some veggies!
As zucchinis reach their prime, the school bells start ringing again. I totally get the temptation to grab a box of sugary cereal or pre-packaged snacks (been there, done that!). But with zucchinis in abundance, why not turn them into a tasty morning or afternoon treat, like zucchini bread or muffins? For these delicious chocolate chip zucchini muffins, all you need are some basic kitchen staples, a little baking spirit, and a mere 35 minutes. The best part? Kids devour them, and you’ll love knowing they’re munching on something packed with veggies. Feel free to replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour, or swap out the chocolate chips and nuts for your favorite add-ins.
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“First comments from my teenaged son: “VERY good! A keeper for sure!” The amount of spice, pecans and chocolate chips was perfection. These babies are so good they should be illegal lol!”
What You’ll Need To Make Zucchini Muffins
- All-purpose Flour: Provides structure and texture to the muffins. Measure by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off to ensure accuracy.
- Baking Soda and Baking Powder: Act as leavening agents helping the muffins rise.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Add warm, aromatic flavors that complement the zucchini and chocolate.
- Butter: Adds richness and flavor to the muffins.
- Light Brown Sugar: Sweetens the muffins and adds moisture.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and provide structure.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor of the muffins.
- Zucchini: Adds moisture, texture, and a nutritional boost to the muffins. Neutral in flavor, so picky eaters won’t balk!
- Chocolate Chips: Infuse the muffins with bursts of chocolate flavor, appealing to kids.
- Chopped Pecans or Walnuts: Add crunch and nutty flavor, enhancing the texture and taste of the muffins.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step instructions
Begin by shredding the zucchini. I use a food processor but it’s also fine to grate by hand. There is no need to wring out the shredded zucchini.
Next, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Stir to combine, then set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract.
Whisk until evenly combined.
Then stir in the zucchini.
Add the dry ingredients to zucchini mixture.
Stir until just combined, then add 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and all of the nuts (if using).
Mix until just combined.
Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter into the muffin wells, filling each almost completely. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips onto the muffins, pressing them in lightly so they adhere.
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Serve warm or room temperature and enjoy!
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Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Start the day off right with homemade zucchini muffins – they’re a hit with kids and a great way to sneak in some veggies!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 medium (9 oz) zucchini, grated (about 2 packed cups/no need to wring dry)
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and set rack in the middle position. Generously coat a muffin pan generously with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk to combine. Stir in the zucchini.
- Add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in ½ cup of the chocolate chips and all of the nuts (if using).
- Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, divide the batter into the muffin wells, filling each almost completely. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips onto the muffins, pressing them in lightly so they adhere. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling. Serve warm or room temperature.
- The muffins are best served on the same day they are made, but will keep, wrapped in foil, at room temperature for 2 days.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The muffins can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw for 3 – 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap individual muffins in aluminum foil and place in a preheated 350°F oven until warm.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 1 muffin (with nuts)
- Calories: 337
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Sugar: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Sodium: 193 mg
- Cholesterol: 53 mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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These muffins were too dense, so much so that I had trouble swallowing them. I made the recipe exactly as written. I would not make these again, sorry.
Hi, Jenn.
Do you have a basic recipe for savory muffins? I wonder … Zucchini with panceta or ham and some cheese, perhaps …
Mojca
Hi Mojca, As of now, the only savory muffins I have (which still have a touch of sweetness) are these cornbread muffins. Sorry! I’ll have to add that to my list of recipes to potentially develop. 🙂
Great recipe. Followed the comments and ommited nutmeg. Perfection!
This is a go to recipe for me. My toddler loves these, he calls them cookies and will eat like 5 in a sitting. For a slightly healthier version I use olive oil, 2 zucchini’s and no chocolate chips and they’re still great!
Thanks for the advice Jenn. I seemingly have the opposite issue to many of your readers, I am trying to up the nutrition of my elderly mother rather than feed children. Her appetite has seriously dwindled as she gets older but she has retained her sweet tooth and her lifelong habit of ‘a little something’ with her afternoon tea. I added 2 tbsp of hemp seed and reduced the flour by the same amount, as suggested. I added the chocolate chips and very finely chopped walnuts. She baked them in mini-muffin tins and she loves them. The hemp seed does provide a slightly granular texture but it is fine, and my fussy mother has not commented. It is good to know that these muffins are providing added nutrition in addition the necessary calories. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes and your responsiveness to readers. Have a lovely American Thanksgiving. Despite the challenges of the present times, we all have so much to be thankful for. Cheers.
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I like to add things like hemp seeds, or a hemp/chia mixture to muffin and cookie batters to up the protein. Can I just add them directly or should another ingredient, such as flour, be reduced. Thanks. These muffins look delicious.
Hi Stella, if you want to add something like hemp or chia seeds, I would cut back the flower proportionally. (I’d limit it to a few tablespoons.) Please LMK how the muffins turn out with any tweaks!
Just made these this morning, and they are delicious! So moist and flavorful! We didn’t add nuts, because my daughter didn’t want them, but I’m sure they would add yet another tasty/crunchy element. Your recipes never disappoint, Jenn. Thanks!
I made these today and they are delicious. I tried one while they were still cooling! I can’t wait to share with my neighbors. I have the time to bake and they have three little children who love to see me bring over some treats. Thanks for another great recipe and it’s so easy.
I am not a fan of zucchini bread or muffins, but wanted to give these a shot because we love all of your other muffin recipes. OMG these are amazing! They are so easy to make too.
I doubled the recipe and used 2 cups of flour and 2 cups of oatmeal. They turned out great!
I do the same thing! Yum and healthier.
gg – Sounds wonderful! When you use oatmeal, do you grind it up at all, or just use it straight out of the box?
I had a giant zucchini and so I tripled the recipe. They are soooo darn good.