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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Recipe

Rich and fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with double the chocolate! Freezer friendly instructions too!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 muffins
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided 11 ounce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray two 12-count muffin pans with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until blended. Add in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Mix until combined.
  3. Fold in zucchini and 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips. Using a large scoop (about 1/4 cup batter), fill each muffin tin nearly to the top. Top with remaining chocolate chips.
  4. Bake for 5 minutes. While keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce oven temperature to 350 degree F. Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  5. If freezing, cool completely. Slide each muffin carefully into a gallon sized ziploc bag (I can fit 9 per bag nicely) and freeze for several months. Place on room temperature counter to thaw overnight (still in bag).
  6. For extra deliciousness, heat muffin for ten seconds in the microwave to give it a warm, fudgy texture!

Notes

  • Adding the Espresso Powder does NOT make it taste like coffee. It just brings out the richness of the chocolate. I use this one from amazon!
  • How to freeze. Slide cooled muffins into a gallon sized zip bags and freeze. When ready to enjoy, let thaw overnight.
  • Fudgier muffins. Warm thawed muffins in the microwave for 10 seconds for an extra fudgy tasting chocolate muffnin.
  • Recipe makes 24 muffins. Perfect for a crowd or for freezing. Feel free to cut the recipe in half to make an even dozen.
  • Skip the chocolate. Make a batch of our delicious plain zucchini muffins for a perfect breakfast treat.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 182mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.