Peanut Butter Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Peanut Butter Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist and incredibly flavourful! Enjoy them as an energy-boosting snack to get you through the busy days.

If you didn’t know this about me already, I LOVE a good homemade muffin and have a ton of other flavour options on the blog, if you’re interested after trying this one. The idea for this recipe came after receiving the biggest zucchini I have ever seen. My boyfriend’s parents have an incredible fruit and vegetable garden and they have always been so generous in gifting us the produce of their hard work. So this summer, among the cucumber, kale and cherry tomatoes, this massive zucchini fell into our possession. When I say massive, I mean I was able to make multiple meals and test this recipe 3-4 times all with ONE zucchini. And I’m happy to report it’s pretty darn good.

These Peanut Butter Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are perfect for a crowd, and I have included some alternative ingredients below, if needed.

Health Benefits of Zucchini

Besides being extremely versatile in cooking and baking, 1 cup of zucchini provides:

• anti-oxidant vitamin C
• immune-supporting vitamin A
• energizing vitamin B2 and B6
• minerals like manganese and potassium
• some fiber and lots of water!

Build a well-balanced snack by pairing these muffins with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a handful of nuts or an extra drizzle of nut butter for some extra protein and healthy fats.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Here is the list of ingredients you need to make these Peanut Butter Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins:

• All-purpose flour
• Zucchini
• Eggs
• Banana
• Peanut butter
• Maple syrup and brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon
• Baking soda and salt
• Chocolate chips

If you would like to make substitutions to this ingredient list, see my suggestions below.

Tips & Ingredient Substitutions

1. Don’t forget to squeeze the water out of the zucchini. You can do this by using a cheesecloth, paper towel or a thin kitchen towel. It makes a major difference in the texture of the muffins so don’t skip this step!
2. If you follow a gluten-free diet, I recommend using 1-to-1 gluten free flour for comparable results.
3. If you prefer a different type of nut or seed butter, use that! I use peanut butter in this recipe but tahini or almond butter would also work really well. You can also use 1/4 cup of two different kinds if you would like.
4. In place of maple syrup, you can opt for honey.
5. If you prefer a chocolate-free muffin, feel free to use chopped nuts instead. Walnuts or sliced almonds would work well!

I hope you love these Peanut Butter Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins. Don’t forget to check out some of these other muffin recipes that are just as delicious!

• Apple Cinnamon Muffins
• Morning Glory Muffins
• Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Lemon Coconut Muffins
• The Best Carrot Muffins

 

If you make these muffins, I would love to see your comment and rating below. It also makes my day seeing your creations of my recipes on Instagram- don’t forget to tag @allnutrition.rd!