Chocolate Zucchini Banana Muffins
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Chocolate Zucchini Banana Muffins are a deliciously sneaky way to pack in some veggies while satisfying your sweet tooth. With rich chocolatey goodness and the subtle sweetness of banana, these muffins are a perfect treat for any time of day.
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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 so you can enjoy this bread along with our zucchini fritters, savory cheddar zucchini bread, and pumpkin zucchini bread!
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.
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.
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
Storage
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.
If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
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Chocolate Zucchini Banana Muffins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 15 1x
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
- 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
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 3/4 of the way full. Top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 136.3 mg
- Fat: 7.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 24.8 mg
Teenage boy tested and passed with flying colors. Excellent way to use the zucchini.
Just baked a batch and they are easy, delicious and oh so chocolaty!! I did add 1/2 cup oats, I also used home cooked apples and added an extra egg. Made 24 nice sized muffins.
It looks terrific! I wonder if I can replace the whole wheat flour with almond flour? What would be the difference in terms of texture?
Can’t wait to try!
Rich chocolate flavor, moist, and absolutely delicious!
Do you think I could make these in a mini-muffin pan? I can either use mini-muffin cups or pour the batter right in the pan since it’s a no-stick pan. Would I have to adjust the recipe at all? This is for a baby shower/brunch for my daughter. Thanks!
Mini muffins would cook faster but I’m not exactly sure how much so you’d have to keep a close eye on them.
These were super easy and very moist and tasty.
I’m so happy you enjoyed them!
These turned out perfectly! Didn’t have any chocolate drops/chips so chopped up some dark chocolate which melted and oozed out when we ate them warm! Lovely, fluffy and tasty, even my husband loved them even though he knew there was zukini in them!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them Kelly!
These turned out terrific. I used whole wheat flour and left out the applesauce since I didn’t have any in the house. It didn’t seem to matter at all. Everyone loved them. We’ve been eating them for dessert beside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Hubby says these are good enough to make a replay in a month or so.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, that is one of my favorite recipes too!
Thanks for the recipe. It looks very nice and easy to make.
Hey! Thank you so much for the recipe. I absolutely love it, especially that it’s so easy and fast to cook. And healthy too. Awesome!
Such a unique recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks really nice and easy to make.
I hope you like it, thanks so much for stopping by! ~Melissa
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It’s absolutely true, these zucchini muffins work like a charm and they are delicious!