Death by Chocolate Zucchini Muffins~ are loaded with zucchini, super moist in the center, with a rich chocolate flavor and melted-gooey dark chocolate chips in every bite. To say these chocolate zucchini muffins are decadent - would be an understatement! The first reaction you'll get from these double chocolate muffins will be O-M-G! And, let me warn you, you can't just eat one. These chocolate zucchini muffins are SO good, you will want to serve them as a dessert, rather than muffins. Maybe you'll even consider making them for the holiday.
In our house we love chocolate. In fact, I have to eat a piece of chocolate every day - and I mean every day. No kidding. So when I was craving something chocolaty, I spotted this recipe and decided to try it out.
I enjoy making all kinds of treats, muffins and breads especially my banana ones and always use sour cream in my recipes to get the moistness from them. Surprisingly, I never realized that zucchini would do the same trick.
Zucchini adds an incredible moist texture to this recipe, that is completely hidden in these muffins, since the cocoa powder and the bitter-sweet chocolate chips are over powering.
I usually keep zucchini in my fridge, all year long. So adding zucchini to this recipe was a no brainier. Plus, adding fresh vegetables to a muffin recipe is always a bonus, especially when serving to kids. Adding 2 cups of zucchini - just made these muffins a little more healthier!
We adore everything and anything made with chocolate from cookies to cakes but, they'll all have to move over! Simply because these Death by Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are by far the BEST chocolate muffins I have ever had!
Death by Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are amazingly light and decadent alone. But if you consider making them as a main dessert, simply coat with your choice of powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, or chocolate frosting! Trust me, you'll take these muffins to a whole new level.
Loaded with zucchini, unsweetened cocoa, bitter-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla, butter, eggs and flour are simple ingredients in my pantry make it super easy to whip up and bake in minutes.
Chocolate zucchini muffins go perfect with coffee, tea, or milk. Enjoy them as a rewarding treat or to satisfy a chocolate craving.
Best of all - the kids will never know the hidden secret ingredient. You have to try these Death by Chocolate Zucchini Muffins and let me know how they turn out for you!
Looking for more muffins with a hidden vegetable inside? Try our Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins!
ENJOY!!
Death By Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the muffin pan with paper cups. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another large bowl, whisk together sugar and egg and egg yolk until smooth, about 1 minute. Add (sightly cooled) melted butter and vanilla extract and continue to whisk until smooth. Whisk in the zucchini, and slowly add in the flour mixture, until all the flour mixture is well incorporated, about 2 minutes or 50 strokes. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Using an ice cream scooper, pour into the muffin cups evenly and fill them to the top. BAKE for 28 to 33 minutes, some ovens vary, therefore check on them after 25 minutes. Muffins are done when toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Makes: 12 chocolate zucchini muffins
Cooks Tips: Grating zucchini takes too long and is tedious work. Rather than grating them manually, I used my mini food processor to the job, and turned zucchini's into tiny pieces. You can find the mini-food processor here on Amazon. Also, 2 medium zucchinis gave me the 2 cups I needed for this recipe. Finally, allow muffins to cool completely before freezing. They freeze beautifully.
Recipe adapted by Delish.
Looking for more muffins with a hidden vegetable inside? Try our Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins!
ENJOY!!
Death By Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
- 1 + 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups packed grated zucchini ( 2 medium-size)
- 2/3 cup bitter-sweet chocolate chips (65% cacao)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the muffin pan with paper cups. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another large bowl, whisk together sugar and egg and egg yolk until smooth, about 1 minute. Add (sightly cooled) melted butter and vanilla extract and continue to whisk until smooth. Whisk in the zucchini, and slowly add in the flour mixture, until all the flour mixture is well incorporated, about 2 minutes or 50 strokes. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Using an ice cream scooper, pour into the muffin cups evenly and fill them to the top. BAKE for 28 to 33 minutes, some ovens vary, therefore check on them after 25 minutes. Muffins are done when toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Makes: 12 chocolate zucchini muffins
Cooks Tips: Grating zucchini takes too long and is tedious work. Rather than grating them manually, I used my mini food processor to the job, and turned zucchini's into tiny pieces. You can find the mini-food processor here on Amazon. Also, 2 medium zucchinis gave me the 2 cups I needed for this recipe. Finally, allow muffins to cool completely before freezing. They freeze beautifully.
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