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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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5 from 2 votes

Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Make these Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! No one will ever know these muffins have zucchini in them, unless you want them to know. Great for a snack or if you have a sweet tooth after a meal.  
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: chocolate, chocolate chip, fall baking, muffins, zucchini
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories:
Author: Kim Lange

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup zucchini finely shredded
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 375 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line pan with muffin liners. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder (cinnamon, optional) and set aside.
  • Add the melted butter, eggs and vanilla and mix together. Add milk and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • Scoop or spoon mixture into 12 muffin cups evenly. Add some extra chocolate chips to the tops if desired.
  • Bake for 25 minutes for muffins, tops of muffins should be domed. Do the toothpick test, if it comes out clean, it's ready.
  • Once muffins are baked, remove from oven and let muffins cool for 10 minutes or so before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.