Nutella Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Nutella Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are the perfect place to hide some zucchini. After all, this time of year we need all the zucchini recipes we can get.

Chocolate chips and Nutella create the most delicious double chocolate muffin. If you are a fan of zucchini bread, this recipe is calling your name.

I love making homemade muffins. Great for snacks. Awesome to tuck into lunch boxes. My favourite breakfast is a fresh cup of coffee and an apple oatmeal muffin.

Of course, I cannot resist toffee apple muffins either. Perfect for fall.

How about a cranberry bran muffin? With dried cranberries and bran flakes and a hint of orange. The perfect breakfast muffin.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these chocolate zucchini muffins can be found at the bottom of this post.

The end of the summer harvest season brings a plethora of wonderful fruits and vegetables. Zucchini seems to flourish and trying to find multiple ways to use it can become a challenge.

I am sure you already know that zucchini is packed with nutrition.

• low in calories
• good source of vitamins and minerals
• great source of fibre
• can be eaten raw or cooked

Baking with zucchini is one way, but have you ever tried zucchini burgers? Great on the grill. If you are a salad lover, Zucchini Caesar Salad is a must-try. All the classic ingredients with the addition of raw zucchini slices.

This Homemade Muffin Recipe Needs:

• Zucchini – there is no shortage. This is the perfect place to use it.
• Flour – all-purpose is used in this recipe. A gluten-free blend would also work.
• Eggs – I love using free run, but any type of egg works here.
• Milk – I used 2%, but feel free to use any type, even dairy-free too.
• Sour Cream – I used full fat. Reduced fat does work, but the muffins are not as rich.
• Vanilla – honestly, the recipe calls for 2 teaspoons, but I never measure, just pour LOL.
• Sugar – plain white sugar.
• Butter – nothing beats butter, but margarine does work.
• Baking Soda, Baking Powder – the basics of any baked goods.
• Chocolate Chips – I used semi-sweet. Feel free to experiment with milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Want to shake things up? Add some white chocolate chips!
• Nutella – who can resist this delicious hazelnut spread. I can eat this right off the spoon!

As you can see, there is room for substitutions in this recipe. You can easily swap out ingredients that work best for you.

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins Are Easy To Make

• First, you need to grate the zucchini. Since I had a lot to work with, I used a food processor. If you are only working with what you need for this recipe, a box grater works great.

Be sure to remove the excess moisture before using. The easiest way is to place the grated zucchini in a kitchen towel and squeeze out the liquid. Set aside in a bowl until it is ready to use.

• Next, combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Cream the butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl. You can do this by hand, but I prefer to use a hand-held mixer. Add in the sour cream and Nutella and zucchini.
• Alternately combine the flour mixture and milk.
• Mix in the chocolate chips.
• Bake.

I like to use a lined muffin tin. Paper liners are easy to find and come in lots of different colours. Filling the muffin tin is super easy if you use an ice cream scoop.

How To Freeze Zucchini

I don’t know where you are located, but this summer zucchinis have been huge!! Seriously the hot, dry summer seemed to really help them grow. Here is the easiest way to freeze it, perfect for zucchini recipes all year long.

• Wash and trim off the ends.
• Grate it using a box grater or food processor. You DO NOT have to peel it!
• Place in a sieve and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Transfer a kitchen towel, wrap and squeeze out any additional liquid.
• Place into freezer bags. I usually put in about 2 cups worth. Try to remove as much air as possible.
• Lay bags flat, just like in this freezer-friendly tomato recipe.

When you want to use some, just defrost in the fridge. If you are in a hurry you can also submerge the bag in cold water. Squeeze out any excess water and you are ready to go.

What To Do With Extra Zucchini

Such a great ingredient to work with. You can use it in so many recipes both savoury and sweet.

• Bake with it.
• Create great side dishes. Have you tried zucchini gazpacho? The perfect cold soup for summer.
• Eat it raw. The perfect addition to this goat cheese zucchini salad.
• Use it in place of pasta. Zucchini noodles and shrimp make a healthy meal any night of the week.
• Pickle it! Our favourite summer condiment is pickled zucchini ribbons.
• Great as an addition to these grilled chicken skewers.

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