Moist and rich vegan double chocolate zucchini muffins are made in only one bowl and perfect for those craving a somewhat healthy, chocolatey snack. Whether you are vegan or not, these muffins are incredible!

Raise your hand if you have a garden full of zucchini right now! 🙋‍♀️

Or, raise your hand if you specifically go to the store and buy zucchini with the sole purpose of turning it into a bread! 🙋‍♀️

Who can blame you? Zucchini bread is so delicious and easy to whip up. I have a splendid recipe for a banana zucchini bread, if you click here 🙂

But let’s get into the Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins recipe.

This recipe is perfect for those avoiding dairy and eggs. The vegan and allergy-friendly aspects make this vegan muffin recipe a crowd pleaser. And honestly, you would never know it was vegan. The taste and texture are like that of any other homemade muffin.

The Simplicity of this One-bowl Recipe

A huge reason why you would want to try this recipe is because it is made in only one bowl. I don’t know about you, but I hate doing the dishes. And many bread or muffin recipes require multiple bowls because they are separating the wet and dry ingredients. That is all well and good but I have come to the conclusion that it doesn’t make a difference, for this and several other recipes, so why bother!

Recipes Using Fresh Zucchini

I LOVE any recipes where I can add a vegetable in and my kids (and myself included) cannot tell the difference! What a joy to know I am getting a bit of a healthy bonus when consuming chocolate.

Of course, this recipe is a perfect excuse to use up the excess giant zucchini’s growing in the garden. You are getting tired of a roasted squash side dish by now, aren’t ya?

Can you taste the zucchini in these Vegan Muffins?

The finely grated fresh zucchini just adds moisture and a zero flavor to the muffins, while the cocoa powder and semi sweet chocolate chips ensure they are extra chocolatey. It is such a fudgy muffin that it is almost brownie-like. The absence of eggs and dairy makes these muffins vegan and suitable for those with dairy or egg allergies!

Vegan also means you are being kind to the planet and to the animals 😉

“I don’t need these to be vegan, I just want to eat a double chocolate zucchini muffin!”

You have still come to the right place, promise. There are easy substitutions to make these un-vegan.

If you do not have a plant based milk, you can of course swap the soy milk for dairy milk. I usually buy 2%.
Use any type of semi sweet chocolate chips, doesn’t have to be dairy free.
The recipe does not need any eggs and quite frankly with the rising cost of food I gladly accept a recipe that doesn’t use ‘extra pointless ingredients’. Note that there is no vanilla extract in this recipe either. It did not make a difference imo, so save money and leave it out!

Recipe Inspiration and Serving Suggestions

These muffins are so versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways. Here are some ideas for serving and enjoying them:

Breakfast or Brunch: Serve these muffins for breakfast or brunch alongside a cup of coffee or tea.
Snack Time: Pack them in lunchboxes or enjoy them as an afternoon snack. They freeze really well!
Dessert: Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Gifting: Wrap them up in a cute package and give them as a homemade gift. Adorable, right?

Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins recipe

Tips and Tricks for Perfect Muffins

To ensure your Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins turn out perfectly every time, here are a few helpful tips:

Grate the Zucchini Finely: Use the tiny holes on the grater! Finely grating the zucchini ensures it blends well into the batter and adds the right amount of moisture.
Squeeze the liquids out of the zucchini after grating: Using a few paper towels, ball up your shredded zucchini and squeeze away! Do this over a sink because it is like a small waterfall.
Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined to avoid dense muffins.
Cool Completely: Let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack; eating a warm muffin seems like a good idea but it might give it a soggy texture and the flavor will not be as good either.

^ You always know when the food photo shoot is almost done when the eager, tiny hands come and reach for it! ❤️

How to make the Best Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins:

-Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners. Set aside.

Grate the zucchini on the fine/small holes of the grater. Wring it out in several paper towels. Get a lot of the water out but can still be damp. This picture is prior to draining.

In a medium mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt) and whisk well until its not lumpy.

Add the brown sugar and white granulated sugar and whisk into the dry ingredients.

Add the grated and drained zucchini, oil, and milk, mixing gently until combined.

Lastly stir in the chocolate chips

Divide the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle with a bit a brown sugar.

Then bake for 20-24 minutes until the tops spring back when gently pushed, and toothpick comes out clean, or internal temperature is about 200F.

Cool for a minute in the muffin tin then remove to a wire cooling rack to cool until room temperature.

Things that helped in the kitchen for this recipe, and can help you too:

–cupcake liners/baking cups- The “if you care” brand is environmentally conscious, non-toxic, chlorine free and paper is unbleached. I always appreciate less chemicals in my diet, don’t you? amazon

–Stainless steel mixing bowl with non-slip base – amazon

—12 cup muffin pan from Ninja- This is truly non stick, and I can just wipe it clean right after using. No need to throw in the dishwasher.

–Food thermometer (amazon) to check the temperature of basically everything and anything. One of my most used and underrated kitchen tools.

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