Chocolate Zucchini Muffin

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a moist, sweet quick bread that cleverly incorporates grated zucchini into a chocolate-based batter. They typically combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, oil, eggs, and fresh zucchini, with optional additions like chocolate chips or nuts. This popular home-baked treat is a staple in American and Canadian kitchens, especially during the summer zucchini harvest.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These muffins are generally high in carbohydrates and fats from the sugar, flour, and oil, with a modest amount of protein from the eggs. A standard muffin provides a good source of dietary fiber and potassium from the zucchini, and contains roughly 200-300 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	25 g
Sodium	280 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Vitamin A	40 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The zucchini is the star ingredient that provides remarkable moisture and a subtle nutritional boost without a strong vegetable taste, making it a classic 'stealth health' baking trick. It's a beloved way to use up an abundant summer garden harvest, transforming a surplus vegetable into a decadent-feeling dessert.