Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins or Bars

Sunday, October 2, 2011
These zucchini muffins with pecans and chocolate chips are just about the best muffin I ever baked. The smell alone drives you nuts while they are baking and you can't wait to eat them. A perfect end of summer muffins for anytime of day that goes great with coffee, tea or your favorite hot beverage.
During the summer months as much as I love it, I can't wait until zucchini is in season. It's truly a versatile vegetable that taste great sweet of savory.



these are muffins made with shredded zucchini with chocolate chips and pecans. They are a dessert muffins or snack with a great crown on top and makes a large of amount to zucchini muffins. These muffins are sweet and the chocolate and cinnamon flavors compliment the zucchini. The instructions on how to make zucchini Chocolate chip muffins is very simple






The Perfect Breakfast Treat



Delicious muffins that just shout with fall flavors.


Cinnamon and pecans with chocolate chips are all perfect combinations of flavors to enhance zucchini.


The muffins are tender cake-like and have a soft texture with the distinct flavors of zucchini, chocolate, and cinnamon.



these are muffins made with shredded zucchini with chocolate chips and pecans. They are a dessert muffins or snack with a great crown on top and makes a large of amount to zucchini muffins. These muffins are sweet and the chocolate and cinnamon flavors compliment the zucchini. The instructions on how to make zucchini Chocolate chip muffins is very simple


Keep It Simple



This recipe is delicious for muffins without even adding anything else.


Zucchini and cinnamon are famous together in flavors.


If you would like a muffin that is less sweet just omit any chocolate or other additions other than zucchini.



Kids Love Them



I always try to get the kids to eat vegetables any way I can, which is always a chore.


I am very happy they at least love these, although between you and me, I don't tell them what's in them!


The muffins are so easy to make, even from scratch, anyone could throw the ingredients in a bowl and they will come out great!


these are muffins made with shredded zucchini with chocolate chips and pecans. They are a dessert muffins or snack with a great crown on top and makes a large of amount to zucchini muffins. These muffins are sweet and the chocolate and cinnamon flavors compliment the zucchini. The instructions on how to make zucchini Chocolate chip muffins is very simple


Chocolate Chips



I love chocolate and zucchini as a combination in flavors.


If you're not a fan of chocolate like my son, then add raisins, which are his ultimate favorite!


I have also substituted coconut in them instead of chocolate or raisins or all three is fine!




Get Creative



There are so many recipes on the internet for zucchini muffins.


The additions that can change these up in flavors or numerous.


Think about adding blueberries, lemon zest or even raspberries and chocolate.


Make them your own recipe with your favorite additions, this is just a basic recipe.






Ok You Hate to Bake?



If you are not a baker, this is the recipe to try.


The recipe is basic, it can be adapted easily.


The other wonderful part of this recipe is that you put everything in a bowl, mix all together and bake in any combination of ingredients.


Seriously, how easy it that?



these are muffins made with shredded zucchini with chocolate chips and pecans. They are a dessert muffins or snack with a great crown on top and makes a large of amount to zucchini muffins. These muffins are sweet and the chocolate and cinnamon flavors compliment the zucchini. The instructions on how to make zucchini Chocolate chip muffins is very simple


Try Some Other Of My Favorite Zucchini Recipes




Zucchini Dessert Squares
Zucchini tater fritters
Chicken Zucchini and Rice
Healthy Zucchini Medley
Grilled Tomato and Mushroom Zucchini Medley
Baked Zucchini Fries
Zucchini Appetizer
Zucchini Appetizer Quick Bread
Stuffed Zucchini Italian Style






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these are muffins made with shredded zucchini with chocolate chips and pecans. They are a dessert muffins or snack with a great crown on top and makes a large of amount to zucchini muffins. These muffins are sweet and the chocolate and cinnamon flavors compliment the zucchini. The instructions on how to make zucchini Chocolate chip muffins is very simple.

Zucchini Pecan Chocolate Chip Muffin

prep time: 10 minscook time: 35 minstotal time: 45 mins
These are the perfect zucchini chocolate chip cupcakes. I love using leftover zucchini middles after I make stuffed zucchini and keep the insides to make these muffins!

ingredients:

2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup pecans halves coarsely chopped or other nuts you like
1 cup chocolate chips or substitute dried fruits
In a large bowl combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg, zucchini, oil, and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients until blended. Fold in the chip and pecans.

instructions:

Pour into two heavily greased and floured cupcake tins (they freeze well also)  Bake at 350 degrees  for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
calories
94
fat (grams)
6
carbs (grams)
17
net carbs
9
protein (grams)
4
sugar (grams)
22
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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Pin for Later



these are muffins made with shredded zucchini with chocolate chips and pecans. They are a dessert muffins or snack with a great crown on top and makes a large of amount to zucchini muffins. These muffins are sweet and the chocolate and cinnamon flavors compliment the zucchini. The instructions on how to make zucchini Chocolate chip muffins is very simple



23 comments

  1. Wow, looks hearty and chunky with tons of flavor! Would love a slice right now.
    Take care..

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  2. Since i follwoing the blogs discovered you can use zuccini in bread(which great dicovery) I made this kind of bread often.Ok now we will add walnuts ..even beter;)

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  3. This is the season not only of pumpkins, but also lots of apples and nuts. The bread looks fabulous!

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  4. Great! This cake is a wondeful mix of ingredients, spiced and tasty. I like it very much. Bye, have a good Sunday

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  5. I'd need to leave the chocolate chips out, but this looks fantastic. I love the idea of the apple and walnuts in a zucchini bread!

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  6. What a great list of flavors. Apple along with zucchini, and of course, a bread loaf like this is always better with chocolate chips and nuts.

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  7. like the pic of the loaf and along with a few the ingredients, and the top looks very enjoyable... great recipe Claudia...

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  8. How bout this fall weather, finally!? The baking season is finally on. So gonna try this fab bread recipe Claudia.

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  9. You really did put some goodies in this one, a little healthy and a little indulgent. I could definitely go for those two anytime. The bread does look tasty. Well done.

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  10. This bread looks and sounds amazing. I am going to have to try this one.

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  11. this bread looks SO yummy, I never tried zucchini .. definitely going to make this one soon thanks for sharing xx

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  12. Claudia...I love apple bread and I love zucchini bread. But combine those and then add chocolate chips and walnuts and this is just heaven to me!

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  13. wow, this bread is loaded! The flavors of chocolate chip, walnut and apple must be awesome!

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  14. Delicious! Zucchini, apples and chocolate chips? Sign me up!

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  15. Clean-up the garden bread - love it! (I have apples, zucchini and walnuts all in my garden)

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  16. OMG that looks really good...I love the fall and fall-like recipes :D I can't wait to make this

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  17. You are so ready for fall - just a grand combination. And I take it I get two of my helpings of fruits and vegetables with every slice?

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  18. Love your combo of flavors Claudia! And your NY apples! They're the best.

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  19. Ohh... lovely & healthy bread!
    tq for sharing the recipe & congratz for the top 9 on Fb! ;)

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  20. I made my first pumpkin bread of the season yesterday...and here you have another fabulous autumn loaf! YUM.

    Congrats on the Top 9! xo

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  21. Claudia,

    A perfect loaf for Fall. I'm still baking with apples, so I'm bookmarking this!

    Congrats on the Top 9!

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  22. Dear Claudia, You have been a busy baker!! These cakes look just soooo good. This looks delish for breakfast or anytime! Your friend, Catherine xoxo

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  23. What a great transition bread, incorporating the summer zucchini and the fall apple!

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