Chocolate Zucchini Banana Muffin Recipe

Name: Chocolate Zucchini Banana Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed; 2 medium zucchini, grated and pressed dry between paper towels (about 2 cups); 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, divided

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These amazing Chocolate Zucchini Banana muffins are so delicious you'll forget you're getting your fruits and veggies in every delicious chocolatey bite.

There aren't many things in life I like better than chocolate, and my kiddos agree with me. That's why sometimes instead of making these easy chocolate chip muffins, I'll make these sneaky Chocolate Zucchini Banana muffins are such a great recipe for our family!

Not only are they sweet enough that the kids think they're getting dessert, I love that they a packed with the sweetness of bananas and all the goodness of zucchini as well! Fruits, veggies, and chocolate all in one grab-on-the-go package!

If you grow zucchini or squash in your garden, be sure to read my post about how to hand pollinate squash to increase your harvest!

chocolate zucchini muffins in blue silicone baking tray

Why I love this recipe

These muffins are SO easy to make. Just like my favorite Banana Bread recipe, you can stir it all together by hand in one big bowl for easy cleanup! They are a great way to use over-ripe bananas and all that zucchini the summer garden brings.

Ingredients

ripe bananas
zucchini
eggs
applesauce
vanilla extract
flour
brown sugar

unsweetened cocoa
baking soda
baking powder
cinnamon
salt
chocolate chips

Step by step

This recipe couldn't be easier!

Mash the bananas.
Peel and grate the zucchini. Press between paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
Mix the bananas and zucchini with the other wet ingredients, then add the dry and mix until blended.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Pour into muffin tin and add extra chocolate chips on top.
Bake 30 minutes and enjoy warm or cooled.

close up of chocolate zucchini muffins in blue muffin pan

Tips for best results

Use nice, ripe bananas to make sure you get the perfect amount of sweetness in your muffins
Squeeze all excess moisture out of the zucchini so they don't bake up wet or soggy
Don't overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins, mix until just blended
Add a few extra chocolate chips to the top of the muffins for a prettier presentation (blogger tip!)

FAQs

How do you store these muffins?

Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Freeze up to one month and thaw at room temperature. To thaw one muffin at a time I recommend wrapping them individually in plastic wrap before freezing.

Can I make this as a bread instead?

You can use this recipe to make chocolate zucchini banana bread by simply extending the baking time. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does! Here are some other muffin and zucchini recipes I know you'll love!

If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below!

Chocolate Zucchini Banana Muffins

★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews

Author: Melissa
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 15 1x
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

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Description

These amazing Chocolate Zucchini Banana muffins are so delicious you'll forget you're getting your fruits and veggies in every delicious chocolatey bite!

Ingredients

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2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 medium zucchini, grated and pressed dry between paper towels (about 2 cups)
2 large eggs
½ cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chocolate chips, divided

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake tin with baking cups.

In a large bowl combine banana, zucchini, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Stir well until combined. Add all remaining ingredients other than chocolate chips and stir until just blended. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.

Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling cups ¾ of the way full. Top with remaining chocolate chips. Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.