Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins or Bars

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.

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.

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!

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?

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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Author: Claudia Lamascolo

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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