This Irresistible Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffin Recipe proves that vegetables can be downright delicious. Moist, fluffy, and packed with melty chocolate chips, these muffins strike the perfect balance between indulgent and wholesome. The zucchini keeps them incredibly tender while adding moisture, so every bite feels bakery-fresh without being heavy.
Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins bake up in under 25 minutes, making them ideal for busy mornings or last-minute cravings. Kids love them for the chocolate chips, while adults appreciate the hidden veggie boost. Best of all, they’re simple to make—just mix, scoop, bake, and enjoy.
You can keep them classic with semi-sweet chocolate chips or experiment with dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even a mix. Add walnuts for crunch or keep them purely chocolatey. Either way, they’ll become a family favorite.
Whether enjoyed warm with gooey chocolate or packed for a lunchbox treat, these muffins are irresistible in every way. Bake once, and you’ll understand why chocolate chip zucchini muffins have earned a permanent spot in the “best muffin ever” category.
PrintIrresistible Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffin Recipe – Moist & Flavorful
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Moist zucchini muffins loaded with melty chocolate chips. Easy, irresistible, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (drained)
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Stir in shredded zucchini.
5. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
7. Scoop batter evenly into muffin cups.
8. Bake 18–20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Drain zucchini well before adding to batter.
Store muffins in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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