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August 1, 2019

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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These delicious double chocolate zucchini muffins are made with wholesome ingredients, like oats, flaxseed, and zucchini. They’re also gluten, dairy, egg, and refined sugar free!

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins | Free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar.
The start of August means summer break is slowly coming to a close. Although I dislike the sticky hot temps the season brings here to the south, I relish the quality time I get with my kiddos. My son will be a senior this year and I know these lazy summer days going on spontaneous road trips and looking for new adventures will one day all too soon come to an end.

It’s too sad to think about. Instead of dwelling on the inevitable, I just take every opportunity to enjoy every moment that I do have with them.

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins | Free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar.
While summer may be winding down, we still have plenty of time to enjoy the season’s best—all the fresh berries, sweet stone fruit, juicy tomatoes, and summer squash! I use zucchini a lot in savory recipes, but it’s also really delicious in baked treats, especially paired with chocolate!

If you’ve been following along for any length of time, you’ll know that I’m quite the chocolate lover. Browsing through the recipe archives, chocolate is probably featured more than any other flavor. From Chocolate Chip Oat Bars and Chocolate Cupcakes to Double Chocolate Zucchini Bars, you’ll find plenty of wholesome recipes on here to satisfy your chocolate craving, that’s for sure!

Here’s another to add to the list—Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! These fudgy muffins are naturally sweetened and are super moist thanks to the addition of zucchini and mashed banana/applesauce.

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins | Free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar.
The recipe calls for a blend of gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose) and oat flour, which you can easily make yourself by grinding whole rolled oats in a food processor or coffee grinder. Just be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you’re gluten sensitive.

I also added chocolate chips, but it’s optional. If you’re looking for a more natural/raw chocolate, try cacao nibs instead. Just keep in mind that that since they’re unprocessed they’re usually bitter, unsweetened (although I’ve seen Sweetened Cacao Nibs) and have a pure chocolate flavor.

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins | Free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar.Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins | Free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar.
Ultra fudgy, rich, moist, and subtly sweet, these muffins pack a lot of chocolate flavor into each bite! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Be sure and watch the video below for the easy how-to!

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
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Fudgy and delicious chocolate muffins made with wholesome ingredients. Gluten, dairy, egg, and refined sugar free too!


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup gluten-free oat flour (I make mine by grinding rolled oats. Use gluten-free if needed)
  • 3/4 cup gf all-purpose blend or regular all-purpose flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 To 1 Baking Flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1.5 teaspoons gluten free baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large (about 1/2 cup) mashed ripe banana or applesauce
  • 1 cup packed shredded zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, olive oil, or other oil of choice
  • 1/3–1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for sprinkling on top, optional (use dairy-free chocolate if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place paper liners into a 12 cup muffin pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flours, cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed banana, shredded zucchini, oil, sweetener and mix together. I use 1/3 cup sweetener, but you can use a little more if you’d like them sweeter. Add just enough milk to make a moist but thick batter (should be thick, but able to slide off a spoon.) Stir in chocolate chips.
  3. Pour muffin batter into paper liners filling 2/3 full. Sprinkle the tops with extra chocolate chips. Place pan onto the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until muffins tops are rounded and firm when gently pressed.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before removing from the pan. Makes 1 dozen.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Gluten Free, Breads, Dessert

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  1. Ellie says

    August 23, 2019 at 3:41 am

    I don’t normally leave reviews but my first bite of these left me so pleasantly surprised that I just had to! I was super skeptical about incorporating zucchini into baked goods, but the myriad recipes online promising great things about it convinced me. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this recipe – they were incredibly moist and fluffy without the gumminess that is usually prominent in vegan cakes. I subbed chocolate chips with chopped chocolate with great results. You cannot taste the zucchini at all and I love how low in sugar and oil this is. Finally a chocolatey treat that’s not (as) guilt-inducing! My one criticism would be that the actual flavour of the cake is not chocolatey enough, but I think that comes down to the quality of cocoa powder rather than the quantity stated in the recipe. These were so amazing! Thanks for sharing this recipe – I love them (and am currently munching on one right now)

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  2. jacquie says

    August 2, 2019 at 8:58 am

    I love that is such a low sugar option compared to many muffins i see. It seems to be very similar to your cake recipes so I’m wondering if i could bake it in a cake pan instead of muffin tin?

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      August 2, 2019 at 9:38 pm

      Hi Jacquie, I’m sure you could make this in a cake pan, although it is a pretty dense muffin. Maybe add a little more milk to make it more fluffy and cake-like? Please let me know how it turns out if you give it a try!

      Reply
  3. Catherine says

    August 24, 2016 at 6:28 am

    I made these muffins yesterday and I have to say they have surprised me with how nice they were !!!! They were moist, chocolatey and made with wholesome ingredients . It went down amazingly with my parents, and I am definitely going to be making them again! Thank you for the recipe, Joscelyn !!!!

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  4. Stacey says

    April 1, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    I love muffins with oat flour– such a better option! These muffins look so decadent, Joscelyn! I too am a chocoholic, and often get chocolate cravings, I think these will hit the spot perfectly!

    Our anniversary is coming up in a few weeks, I think these would be the perfect treat to serve for dessert! I know Travis will scarf them down!

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Yes, I love oat flour too. Plus, it adds a lot more moisture to the muffins. Happy anniversary to you, friend! May you have a wonderful celebration together!

      Reply
  5. Jess @hellotofit says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:02 am

    I really love adding zucchini to baked goods, but don’t do it often. Now that I think about it, I haven’t baked anything sweet in a long time!! That’s got to change, right? 🙂 Happy Friday!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      Happy Friday, Jess! I hope you get to bake some great desserts soon. Have a great weekend, friend!

      Reply
  6. Shana says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Yummy!! Those look amazing! With that zuchinni in it, I best it’s super most!

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Yes, they were. Thank you, Shana!

      Reply
  7. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Oh. My. Goodness. Chocolate is my weakness, and zucchini + chocolate make a great pairing. I am dying to have these chocolicious beauties in my life. Can’t wait to give them a go! Happy Weekend! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      They do make a great pairing! These were all gone before I knew it. Happy weekend to you, friend!

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    March 30, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Jocelyn, your baked goods have been ON POINT lately! I want to make them all! These look utterly delicious 🙂

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      Thanks, Liz for your encouraging words! Baking is so much fun!

      Reply
  9. Karin Rambo says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    These look sooo good! My husband loves zucchini cake so I’ll have to make these for him!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Thanks Karin. I know you guys will love these!

      Reply
  10. Kiara Catanzaro says

    March 30, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    I would love to have these sitting in my house right now! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks Kiara. I appreciate your encouragement!

      Reply
  11. Cassie Jahn says

    March 30, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    Oh my! These look and sound absolutely amazing. I bet they’re delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      They were so good, Cassie! Thank you for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lisa Rivas says

    March 30, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Absolutely divine! Will keep them in mind to make them soon!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks, Lisa. Please let me know how you like them!

      Reply
  13. Brittany Putman says

    March 30, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Looks amazing! I love chocolate and zucchini together. It makes me feel a little bit better about eating a bunch of chocolate!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      I am right there with you Brittany. Chocolate and zucchini go great together!

      Reply
  14. Priya says

    March 30, 2016 at 11:42 am

    I am totally surprised by this combo!! Zucchini and chocolate… Sounds intersting

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      Hi Priya! I know right?! It’s a great combo – very delicious!

      Reply
  15. Kailei says

    March 30, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Delicious AND healthy?? Sign me up! These muffins look amazing. And your photos are gorgeous. My mouth is officially watering.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 31, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Thank you for your encouragement, Kailei! I hope you get to try this recipe out!

      Reply
  16. Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says

    March 30, 2016 at 3:18 am

    They look soooo perfect. Yummy. You’re kids must love it when you make these.
    Thanks for sharing

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 30, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Kimberly, they ate these all up! They were so tasty! I hope you hare having a great week, friend!

      Reply
  17. Scarlett says

    March 29, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Looks so good. I love double chocolate!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 30, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Yes, double chocolate is great. How can you go wrong right? Thanks, Scarlett!

      Reply
  18. kushi says

    March 29, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    These cupcakes look so gorgeous, moist and delicious Wish I could grab one right now!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 30, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Thanks, Kushi. These were yummy! Have a great week!

      Reply

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