Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

A Chocolatey delicious way to use up those extra zucchinis! These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins will be a new family favorite! 

I am a huge Costco shopper.  I’m also one of those Costco shoppers who tries to make a meal out of all the samples they give out during your shopping excursion.  Are you?  I’m not so aggressive that I knock over the other people waiting in line and grab three (even though the limit should be one), but I definitely take advantage of those little bites.

On my last Costco trip they were sampling the most incredible chocolate zucchini and carrot muffins, and I couldn’t believe how good they were! I knew immediately that I wanted to recreate them when I got home. You’re going to fall fast for these delicious muffins!

Why you’ll love these chocolate zucchini muffins

Chocolate lovers rejoice! These healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are loaded with chocolate chips, and packed with all the wonderful nutrients of carrots and zucchini! What’s even better, the shredded veggies make these them so moist and incredibly delicious! They bake up perfectly and are the best way to use up summer zucchini from your garden at the end of zucchini season.  They’re also a healthy way of satisfying your sweet tooth! You’re going to love this chocolate zucchini muffins recipe!

Equipment Needed To Make these zucchini muffins

• Measuring cups (1/2 cup)
• Measuring spoons (1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon)
• Muffin tin
• Muffin cups
• Food processor or box grater
• Ice cream scoop or medium cookie scoop with release

Ingredients For Chocolate zucchini muffins

1 1/2 cup Sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup canola oil

3 eggs

1 tbl vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup Hershey’s special dark unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup finely grated zucchini, drained slightly

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup semi sweet or dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) but will make them double chocolate zucchini muffins!

What is the muffin mixing method?

The muffin mixing method calls for you sift your dry ingredients  together (spices, flour, salt sugar, baking soda, and powder) in a large bowl.  Sifting helps to  break up any lumps in the flour and incorporates more air into it at the same time, which results in a much lighter flour.  It is easier to mix into other ingredients when making dough.  Some say it is the secret to creating light and fluffy cakes or cookies.

The wet ingredients are combined in a separate bowl, and then the wet ingredients and the flour mixture are combined together.  By mixing until JUST combined, you’re limiting the amount of gluten production during the mixing process, keeping quick breads light and tender.

Do I need to peel the zucchini before grating it?

I love to keep the skin on! It gives the muffins a great texture! For larger zucchinis, you can slice it in half length-wise and scoop out the seeds. Then slice off one end, and grate the flat end of the zucchini using a medium sized boxed grater. Continue until you reach the stem.  If you want to make things move a little faster, use can a food processor with the fine shredding disc attachment and feed the zucchini through the top of the food processor.

How long do chocolate zucchini carrot muffins last?

When freshly baked chocolate zucchini carrot muffins are properly stored, they will last for about 1 to 2 days at normal room temperature. If you keep them in the fridge, they’ll keep well for about 1 week in the fridge when sealed in an air tight container. Kept in the freezer, they will last 3-6 months. Make sure the muffins are completely cooled before placing in a freezer-safe bag or Tupperware container. 

Tips for making the best zucchini muffins

Use a food processor to shred the zucchini. This cuts your shredding time in half!

Make sure not to squeeze out all the excess moisture in the shredded zucchini. If you do, your muffins will end up dry. The zucchini keeps the muffins super moist and delicious.

Other recipes to try

Banana streusel muffins –

Air Fryer Zucchini fries – can’t get enough zucchini? These fries are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside! A healthy version of your favorite finger food!

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