Nutella Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins is the perfect place to sneak in some vegetables for picky eaters. Even my grandkids had no idea these rich and delicious chocolate muffins were loaded with zucchini.
If you are a fan of zucchini bread, this recipe is calling your name. In fact, you will want to make a double batch since they are freezer friendly.
Super chocolatey zucchini muffins with Nutella and chocolate chips are so moist and delicious, even the kids won’t know they are eating vegetables.
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, bran flakes and a hint of orange? The perfect breakfast muffin.
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, give this zucchini Caesar a try. All the classic ingredients with the addition of raw zucchini slices.
If you love Nutella recipes, these muffins are sure to be a hit. Our family agrees this is the best chocolate zucchini muffin recipe ever.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Ingredients
- Zucchini
- Flour
- Milk
- Sour cream
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Sugar
- Butter
- Baking soda, baking powder
- Chocolate chips
- Nutella
Nutella Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins From Scratch
These homemade muffins are easy to make. The most important part is preparing the zucchini properly before adding it to the recipe.
You can grate/shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. 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.
Now that you have that step done, the rest is just like any other homemade muffin recipe. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
- 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.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
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.
I used light sour cream for this recipe, but feel free to use full fat if you prefer.
These muffins have a flat top. If you are looking for a taller muffin, you can reduce the amount of zucchini by half a cup. This will reduce the moisture in the muffin.
Don’t let the muffins rest too long in the baking tray. Remove them after no more than 5 minutes to help stop them from sinking in the middle.
Since these muffins are super moist, I would keep them in a container in the fridge. They will last for 3-4 days. Freeze for longer storage.
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. If you are using in cooking, you can add it frozen, it will thaw quickly.
What to do with extra zucchini? I have you covered with these great suggestions. Such a great ingredient to work with. You can use it in so many recipes both savoury and sweet.
- 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.
Nutella Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated zucchini (squeeze to remove excess moisture)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup light sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º F.
- Prepare muffin tins with liners.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture (set aside).
- Combine flour, baking powder & baking soda in a bowl (set aside).2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- In another bowl, cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.2 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Add sour cream.½ cup light sour cream
- Add Nutella.1 cup Nutella
- Add zucchini.2 cups grated zucchini
- Alternately to this mixture add flour mixture, and milk.½ cup milk
- Add chocolate chips, mixing just to combine (do not over mix).1 cup chocolate chips
- Bake for approximately 23-25 minutes.
- Let cool in pan for a few minutes.
- Remove to cooling rack.
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy
Zucchini baking is the best! It makes everything so soft and moist! Must try these chocolate muffins soon!
Chef G
Yes it is a great ingredient to work with.
Noel Lizotte
I also shred and freeze zucchini this way. What a great trick to have up your sleeve in the middle of winter – fresh muffins with moist garden secret zucchini inside! I love the addition of Nutella to this recipe. – I’ve added it to so many things … I should have thought about zucchini muffins!
Chef G
This is a great way to use zucchini for sure. It is so economical for sure. Perfect way to get more veggies into kids.
Elizabeth
I love adding grated courgette to baking. It gives such a lovely moist texture, and combining this with Nutella – you sure are on to a winner here!
Chef G
Yes for sure. We think it is a winner too.
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
Nutella? Oh yes, I am DEFINITELY making this one!
Chef G
HAHAH…that does get a lot of people interested for sure.
Sarah
Oh my gosh, nutella is a favorite. Will for sure be trying this soon!!
Chef G
We love it too!!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
What an interesting use of zucchini. A great way to get vegetables into children
Chef G
Yup it works for sure.
Jen | baked by an Introvert
You had me at Nutella! Love this! It’s such a fun way to jazz up a boring zucchini muffin!
Chef G
Thanks so much, hope you give them a try.
Platter Talk
Score! A way to get the kids to eat zucchini! They are going to love these. Thanks.
Chef G
Enjoy!!
Amanda
Oh my, you had me at nutella. I have some zucchini shredded in the freezer, so I am going to make these this morning! Thanks for the recipe!
Chef G
You are very welcome…ENJOY!!
Kimberly
I’m not a big zucchini fan but put it in a muffin, brownie, or bread, and I’m game. Nutella too? Oh yeah!
Chef G
HAHAH…see you really do like zucchini after all!
Lory
Oh my goodness these look delicious! I can practically taste them, looking at your pictures. What a great recipe for using zucchini!
Chef G
Thanks…we thought they were delicious.
Lois Alter Mark
Wow, these sound delicious! So many of my favorite ingredients mixed together! And because they have zucchini in them, I can eat a bunch, right?!
Chef G
Absolutely….zucchini makes them healthy (lol)!!
Tiffany
This sounds like an amazing combo! I love sneaking healthy veggies into baked goods, My kids never realize they had an extra helping of veggies.
Chef G
It is a great way to trick people that is for sure.
Jessica Harlow
I have so much zucchini this fall! These muffins are the perfect way to use some up and the kids wouldn’t even know they were eating more of it! lol Nutella is always in our pantry!
Chef G
Hope you give them a try…and ENJOY!!
Rebecca Bryant
Oh my these look so yummy. i love when you can sneak in veggies to a delicious dessert.
Chef G
Me too…and people don’t even know!!