Frequently asked questions
The zucchini keeps them so moist, they’re delicious for days! Your family and friends will thank you; we gave them away to friends and neighbors and they couldn’t stop talking about them!
Zucchini: Do not drain the zucchini when making this recipe! The moisture is needed for the texture. All-purpose flour: You can substitute up to ¼ the flour with whole wheat flour if desired. Dutch process (dark) cocoa powder: This is the key ingredient! Dutch process cocoa powder adds a dark chocolaty flavor; look for it in the baking aisle at your grocery. Unsalted butter and neutral oil: A mix of oil and butter makes just the right texture. Brown sugar and granulated sugar: A mix of sugar adds nuance to the flavor; you can also use only granulated sugar. Eggs, milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt round out the ingredient list.
Dutch process cocoa powder is available in the baking aisle at your local grocery. Or buy it online: our favorite brands are Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa Powder or Ghiradelli Dutch Process Cocoa Powder. Recipes that use Dutch process cocoa powder include this Healthy Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Chocolate Banana Muffins, No Bake Cookies, or Mug Cake.
Don’t overmix! This is extremely important with muffins. Overmixing the batter can cause holes in the texture of the crumb. Mix until the batter is combined and there are no dry spots remaining. Fill the muffin cups very full. To make a nice tall muffin, you’ll need to fill the muffin cups up to the top. Don’t worry, this makes a nice domed top! Don’t overbake. Overbaking makes for dry muffins. Pull them when the tops are set, about 20 to 26 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few clinging crumbs, but it can be tricky to tell with the chocolate chips since they melt onto the toothpick!
Room temperature: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days in a sealed container. This keeps in the moisture and the muffins are even softer after storage. Refrigerator: These muffins store well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week! Let them stand at room temperature for a few minutes before eating. You can store them at room temp for a few days and then move to refrigerator storage. Freeze: Freeze in a sealable container and store for up to 3 months.
Fry up some Zucchini Fritters. Bake Zucchini Bread or Lemon Zucchini Bread, or a pan of Zucchini Brownies. Go for Stuffed Zucchini Boats or Zucchini Pasta. Try our 25 Favorite Zucchini Recipes.
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