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 are SO GOOD. They’re fluffy and delicious and are 20x better if you warm them up just a little from room temp. We found a gigantic zucchini the size of small child hiding away in our garden (oops) and found that while they are too bitter for sautéing, they’re perfect for muffins! I doubled the recipe, made a summer vegetable soup, and still have a pound over. May have to make more muffins at the rate we and our friends are devouring them haha. Thanks for another delicious recipe!
Hi Jen, about to make these and have a quick question … if I freeze them, what is the best way to defrost, just on the counter or could they be put straight from freezer to the oven so they can be served warm? Thanks! Been on a courgette drive this week!
Hi Kat, I’d thaw them on the counter for 3 – 4 hours and then reheat if you’d like to serve warm. Enjoy!
Wow, wow, wow! I am just sitting down to enjoy these with my 3 year old and we are both thrilled with the result! These are super easy to throw together and absolutely delicious. I’m looking forward to tomorrow morning for an easy breakfast before camp.
On a separate note – Jenn, my son has learned to love cooking and baking as all your recipes are not only kid friendly in terms of eating, but generally kid friendly in terms of making things together! A big thank you from both of us.
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That makes me so happy, Elizabeth. Thank you for sharing. ☺️
Delicious! Made these with whole wheat flour and my two toddlers, husband, and I gobbled them up!
These muffins are my new favorite…I cannot eat wheat, cinnamon and soy so I made these with Pillsbury’s Gluten Free Flour, Allspice and Enjoy Life Semi sweet chocolate chips. They are moist and delicious…great to take on the golf course for a snack or quick pick me up before a workout.!
I already have zuchinni grated , in bags andin the freezer. How many cups would a medium zuchinni be?
Hi Glenda, I’m guessing about 1 & 1/3 cups.
I love making different kinds of muffins for my family and these are by far the best zucchini muffins I have ever tasted. I look forward to trying more of your recipes. Thank you!
My family loved these and I loved that I didn’t have to wring out zucchini to make these delicious moist-but-not-gummy muffins. Perfect amount of spice. I did half whole wheat flour which I would do again. Thank you!
My 2.5 year old helped make these and only *slightly* questioned the quick dump of the zucchini — which she promptly forgot about when she ate them. 😉
We were actually out of regular flour and ended up substituting coconut flout and they still turned out great ( though not as fluffy as the pics.) Might try almond flour next time as an added bit of protein. Great recipe, thank you!
These were real “boy bait” in my house! My son even took a plate of them to his buddies and they were gone in minutes! Chocolate chips are still very new in Germany where I live and, hence, very expensive: So I chopped up chocolate and stirred it all in at once. I didn’t press in the pieces onto the top. It worked fine and they tasted fantastic!! I was worried about filling the muffin cups so full, but it there was no overflow. Trust you, Jenn, to know how to do it!