Description
Craving a rich, chocolatey treat that’s secretly packed with veggies? These Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are your new favorite go-to! With a moist, brownie-like crumb and irresistible chocolate chips in every bite, they’re the perfect blend of indulgence and nutrition. Great for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or even dessert, this easy recipe is a smart addition to your collection of breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or sweet food ideas. Bonus? They freeze beautifully and taste even better the next day.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners and lightly grease them.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, espresso powder, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with both sugars until frothy. Add oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
5. Gently fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
6. Divide batter evenly into the muffin pan, filling each 3/4 full. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not squeeze the zucchini dry — the moisture keeps the muffins extra soft.
Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough or dense muffins.
Sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking for a perfect bakery-style finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg