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Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

8/9/18

These Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are rich, packed with zucchini and big chocolate flavor! The muffins are moist, tasty & they vanish quickly.Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (1 of 5)

Pop quiz: what…

  • has vegetables,
  • is low in sugar,
  • is super chocolatey,
  • and is good enough to eat for breakfast or to beat the 3pm slump?

The answer: Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Desire level? SO HIGH right now, guys. I am not even joking.

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (1 of 5)

My taste buds have recently changed and I’m into bold flavors. Like SUPER BOLD. Like when I had quinoa salad with avocado, I wanted all the juice from a lemon in my bowl, or this Chili Lime Jackfruit Tacos with extra lime. And there are days when I just crave a pizza and dip into a big bowl of roasted garlic and tomato soup. And the same thing applies here. I just love the moment when that chocolatey taste kicks in so hard but with a less guilty feeling, so I reduce the sugar level in this recipe.

These muffins. The best!

I can hardly contain my excitement when I take that first bite of this melthy chocolatey goodness. Ahhh, I’m seriously in chocolate heaven right now. Somebody pinch me, please.

I first fell in love with zucchini a few years ago when I had these chocolate zucchini pancakes for the first time. Oh boy, I never thought of adding zucchini to my sweet breakfast items! And since then, my love for zucchini has grown to a whole new level. But this time, it’s safe to say that I’m madly in love with zucchini. Mainly because the muffins have chocolate as the main ingredient.

Look at this….

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (3 of 5)

See all that goodness? This is the kind of muffin you need for breakfast, at the mid-afternoon 3pm slump, or even after dinner as a healthy-ish dessert. I guess that’s the best part of being an adult – you can have 3 muffins in a day. *wink*

This week is all about muffins, and a big shout out goes to Madison Wetherill of A Joyfully Made Kitchen for organizing Muffin Week 2018. If you’re a big fan of muffin, you should check out this page for more muffin inspiration and follow along with the hashtag #muffinweek2018 on Instagram too!

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (5 of 5)

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Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (1 of 5)

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins


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Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups grated zucchini, patted dry
  • 1 cup dark chocolate morsels

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fold in zucchini and chocolate morsels. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Filed Under: Reader's Favorite, Sweet Treats & Drinks Tagged With: baked, chocolate, coconut oil, dark chocolate, honey, less sugar, muffin week, muffins, zucchini

What Readers Are Saying

  1. David @ Spiced says

    August 9, 2018 at 4:56 am

    Perfect timing on these muffins, Linda! We have zucchini coming out of our ears here, and I’ve been looking for fun ways to use ’em up. I think I know how I’m using the next zuke to come out of the garden! That’s right. Chocolate muffins! I’m pretty sure Robbie will devour one…and get it all over his face and hands in the process. Haha! And I’m pretty sure Dad will do the same. Love the recipe, my friend!

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  2. Emily says

    August 10, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I am making these right now, they are in the oven! I used Mexican squash instead of zucchini because it is basically the same consistency. Thanks for the delicious recipe 🙂

    Reply
  3. Joyce says

    August 13, 2018 at 11:52 am

    These look so delicious, a must try! And also perfect with so many zucchinis in season now! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Kelly Anthony says

    August 14, 2018 at 5:55 am

    These are going to be the perfect snack for my girls. Love that they are low in sugar and also have some veggies in them. Always looking for a way to sneak in more veggies for my kids.

    ★★★★★

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  5. Gloria says

    August 15, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    I would devour these any time of day…but especially for breakfast with my morning coffee. This time of year, you can never have too many zucchini recipes. Perfect to make a put in the freezer too.

    ★★★★★

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  6. Stine Mari says

    August 15, 2018 at 11:45 pm

    I have never tried zucchini in sweet things before, but why not – I love carrot cake, so why shouldn’t I love zucchini muffins? And these seriously look THE BOMB. Guilt free even, who could imagine. And I’m glad I’m not the only one with the 3pm slump. These will definitely help on that!

    ★★★★★

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  7. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    this recipe is so heavenly and then using zucchini is so smart for adding veggies while enjoying a chocolate baked treat =)

    ★★★★★

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  8. Melissa says

    August 18, 2018 at 8:18 am

    I love a double duty muffin, tastes good and is better for you than a traditional one! We just picked up some gorgeous zucchini from our local farmers market, I should make these for us to enjoy~

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  9. Jacqueline Debono says

    August 18, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    Love the idea of using zucchini in these chocolate muffins! Def want to try this recipe. They look divine!

    ★★★★★

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  10. Stephanie Simmons says

    August 20, 2018 at 9:28 am

    It has veggies, is low in sugar, and high in chocolate flavor?! Count me in!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Robotance says

    August 23, 2018 at 12:51 am

    I cannot believe I will be trying Zucchini with muffins. It sounds like an odd combo but then again we all food enthusiasts are nothing but a bunch of experimenters. 🙂
    They look wonderful. Bring on the veggies with an amazing chocolate delight. Thanks a ton for sharing this.

    ★★★★★

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