• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Oh My Veggies logo

  • Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Main Dishes
    • Vegetarian Appetizers
    • Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes
    • Vegetarian Side Dishes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Drinks
    • Sauces, Spreads and Condiments
    • Holiday Recipes
    • From our Readers
  • Cooking Tips & Hints
    • Cooking Tips
    • Plant-Based Nutrition
    • Product Reviews
  • Shop Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Find Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Freebies!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Find Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Freebies!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Published: Mar 29, 2022 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    If you need a healthy, wholesome, on-the-go breakfast or snack, then our Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are perfect for you! They're filled with healthy ingredients that will keep you full and satisfied. As a bonus, these muffins are rich in antioxidants, super healthy, and make for a perfect snack for when you're on the go!

    close up stack of zucchini chocolate chip muffins and cinnamon sticks
    Jump to:
    • How to Make Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Tips & Tricks for Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Variations
    • Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins FAQs
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    These chocolate muffins are tasty and make for a perfect quick breakfast or snack. The zucchini in our muffins keeps them moist and fluffy without adding oil or fat.

    Zucchini is a super-food, and we love it! If it's not already a part of your regular diet, you need to embrace it. Zucchini promotes both vision and skin health. In addition, Zucchini is thought to promote strong, healthy bones and fits into a ton of different eating lifestyles. Whether you enjoy keto, paleo, low-carb, or anything else, zucchini is an excellent, healthy food to embrace!

    If you love zucchini, or you’re curious to find some other awesome zucchini recipes to try out, here are some of our favorites:

    • Vegan Zucchini Brownies
    • Vegan Zucchini Fritters
    • Spelt, Zucchini, and Lemon Cake

    How to Make Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

    how to make zucchini chocolate chip muffins collage
    1. Preheat oven and place paper liners in muffin tray.
    2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
    3. In a small bowl, mix sugars and wet ingredients.
    4. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and combine well.
    5. Add zucchini to the batter. Stir well.
    6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    7. Pour batter into muffin liners and bake as directed.
    8. After baking, remove muffins from oven and let cool.
    9. Enjoy!

    Full directions for how to make Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    Tips & Tricks for Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

    zucchini chocolate chip muffins on a cooling rack

    The batter will be thick.

    It's important to note that the batter will be very thick once the sugar and flour mixtures combine—but don't worry. The batter will become thinner and easier to manage once you add the zucchini because of its extra moisture.

    Here's the secret to moist muffins.

    The secret to making moist muffins is simple. Just don't overmix the muffin batter! Only mix the batter until it's just combined.

    It’s okay for the zucchini to be moist.

    Having moist zucchini is actually really important in this recipe. The moist zucchini helps with the mixture of the batter. If the zucchini is exceptionally moist, you can blot it with a paper towel to absorb some of the excess.

    Variations

    stack of 3 zucchini chocolate chip muffins with a bite taken out of the top one

    Change the Chocolate

    I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use dark, white, or milk chocolate—whatever you prefer. You could also use half of one variety and half of another to balance out the sweetness. Or you could skip the chocolate altogether and swap it for chopped nuts, dried fruit, or nothing at all.

    Make Them Mini

    You can easily kid-proof this muffin recipe by swapping the regular-sized muffin pan for a mini one! You'll get double the amount of muffins, and they'll be cute and small. This is a great idea for kids' lunchtime snacks and mid-afternoon indulgences.

    Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins FAQs

    white plate stacked with zucchini chocolate chip muffins on white tablecloth scattered with chocolate chips, zucchinis, and cinnamon sticks

    How do you shred zucchini?

    To shred zucchini, simply cut the ends off and slide it up and down a box grater. The skin is edible and has a ton of nutrition, so it can be left on. Alternatively, you could use the grating plate in your food processor to shred the zucchini if you have one.

    What if I don't like chocolate? Can I add something else instead?

    If you, or your crowd, doesn't like chocolate, you can swap the chocolate chips for raisins and nuts. You can swap it entirely for one or the other, or you can split the amount of chocolate chips between both raisins and nuts. A few to try are raisins, craisins, peanuts, pecans, walnuts, and almonds.

    How long will these zucchini muffins last?

    These muffins should stay fresh in an air-tight container at room temperature for approximately 4 days. Alternatively, they can be frozen for four months.

    Recipe

    Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

    If you need a healthy, wholesome, on-the-go breakfast or snack, then our Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are perfect for you!
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Email Recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate chip muffins recipe, Delicious Everyday, muffins recipe, zucchini chocolate chip muffins, zucchini recipe
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup oil
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini about 1 large zucchini
    • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F, line a muffin tin with paper liners, and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
    • Add the sugar mixture to the flour mixture and stir well.
    • Mixture will be very thick.
    • Add the zucchini to the batter, stirring well; the moisture will make the batter thinner.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to decorate muffin tops if desired.
    • Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin liners, press the remaining chocolate chips on top, and then bake in preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Remove muffins from oven and allow to cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
    Craving more veg-friendly recipes? Shop our collection of vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including our new Vegan Thanksgiving and Vegan Christmas cookbooks!
    « Puff Pastry Tomato Tart
    Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon, Garlic, and Herbs »

    Delicious Everyday, Dessert Recipes, Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes chocolate chips, DE, zucchini

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Something to say? Leave a comment. Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    image of the author

    Nicole is a life long vegetarian and the author of the popular vegan cookbook, Weeknight One Pot Vegan Cooking. She loves sharing her recipes and showing the world just how easy and delicious meatless meals can be!
    Learn more here.

    signature of author

    get a free 5 day vegetarian meal plan

    shop our vegetarian and vegan cookbooks

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Shop Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Work with Me
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use

    Still hungry? Check out our delicious family of blogs.

    veg kitchen
    step away from the carbs
    all she cooks
    midlife rambler
    wandertooth logo

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Hook & Porter Media

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required