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Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

November 30, 2015 by Sina 24 Comments

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini muffins?! I know this sounds kinda crazy, but it’s suuuuper delicious!!

I must admit that I was pretty skeptical when I first tried baking with zucchini a couple of months ago. But when my carrot zucchini muffins turned out to be so moist and yummy, I just had to make another batch, this time with chocolate. So I ended up with these peanut butter chocolate zucchini muffins. Actually they’re not only chocolate muffins, but double choc!! I used both cocoa powder and chocolate drops.

This really is like chocolate heaven!! All vegan of course!

They’re super moist, chocolatey, sweet, and also a bit crunchy!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

To even add some more of this vegan deliciousness, I topped them off with some peanut butter (who can say no to a peanut butter swirl, right?) and some chopped peanuts. Flo always loves when I’m baking (he’d probably love me even more if I changed my blog to a baking blog. Haha! No, just kidding), and I kinda had to hide these muffins from him or he would have eaten them all at once. He can really get a bit crazy about sweets. But well, who am I to deny a grown man his peanut butter muffins, right? ;-)

And I must admit it also feels pretty great that he loves all the stuff I make.

I can still remember when we moved in together almost six years ago (wow time seriously flies!!) and we both couldn’t cook at all! I mean we were proud when we managed to make pasta with tomato sauce. No, I’m exaggerating, but you get the idea. ;-)

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffin

And now I have a food blog and cooking has become one of my greatest passions! I haven’t had any real hobbies besides traveling and reading for years. Sounds pretty boring, right? But I just wasn’t passionate about sports or music as a kid.

I took dancing classes for a while and I played the flute, but I wasn’t overly crazy about dancing. And I actually hated my flute, so I was so glad when my mom allowed me to quit the classes.

A couple of years ago, we watched a family video of me playing the flute when I was about seven or eight years and oh my gosh, I seriously got no words. It was hilarious!! Everybody was clapping and telling me how great I was, but actually it was reeeally bad.  Haha!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffin

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

So I’m so glad that I finally found something, which I’m really passionate about!

I just love coming up with new vegan recipes, cooking them, and then taking pictures!

I seriously could do this all day! And of course I also love eating all these delicious vegan things I made. I never imagined that vegan food can be this delicious and creative!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

But back to the vegan chocolate muffins. They’re really easy to make and only take about 25 minutes. To sweeten them, I used coconut sugar, but you can also sub it with brown sugar if you want. And of course you can also replace the almond milk with any other plant-based milk.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

If you give these a try let me know! :-) Hope you’re all having a great week! xx

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Peanut Butter Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

For 12 muffins:
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 3/4 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the ground flax seeds with water. Stir well and let it sit for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the rest of the ingredients (except for the peanut butter and the peanuts) in a medium bowl. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  • Place baking cups in a muffin pan and divide the mixture evenly. Stir in some peanut butter and top each muffin with some peanuts.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes at 360°F (180°C). Let cool down in the muffin tin for at least half an hour.
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Comments

  1. Cassandra

    March 3, 2017 at 20:01

    I made these twice and they are the best. I usually cannot stop myself from eating 2-3 a day! haha
    My non-vegan family loved them too.

    Reply
  2. Becca

    September 27, 2016 at 1:08

    Just made these. Used only 1/2 cup of the sugar and 1/2 cup chocolate chip. Turned out great. Thanks.

    Reply
  3. Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan

    December 7, 2015 at 0:12

    Love the little bits of zucchini. And the addition of peanut butter sounds divine! Beautiful photos :)

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 9, 2015 at 20:15

      Thanks, Bianca! I love sneaking zucchini or carrots in muffins! :-)

      Reply
  4. The Vegan 8

    December 7, 2015 at 0:04

    These look so delicious and moist and pretty! I love that you added peanut butter too, great idea!

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 9, 2015 at 20:14

      Thanks, Brandi! :-) I absolutely love chocolate and peanut butter together!

      Reply
  5. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    December 6, 2015 at 23:32

    these look heavenly!

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    • Sina

      December 9, 2015 at 20:22

      Thanks, Arman! Glad you like them. :-)

      Reply
  6. Jenn

    December 6, 2015 at 23:08

    I love how you added the peanut butter to the tops. Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven! Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 9, 2015 at 20:22

      I totally agree with you, Jenn! Peanut butter and chocolate is such a great combo! :-)

      Reply
  7. Alisa Fleming

    December 6, 2015 at 22:28

    It’s so hard to find muffins that are truly breakfast-worthy, but these definitely fit the bill! Not to high in sugars, veggies, healthy fats, natural protein -check!

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 9, 2015 at 20:13

      Glad you like them, Alisa! I totally agree with you, I could imagine eating them for breakfast too. :-)

      Reply
  8. Becky Striepe

    December 6, 2015 at 21:19

    These look amazing!!

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 9, 2015 at 20:12

      Thanks, Becky! :-) Glad you like them!

      Reply
  9. Michaell | Foodscape

    December 4, 2015 at 7:34

    OMG I LOVE zucchini! And the ingredient list is so simple! And the pictures! Dang girl! You’ve outdone yourself with this one. :)

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 6, 2015 at 21:06

      Thanks, Michaell! Zucchini is one of my favorites too! And I just love using it for baking! :-)

      Reply
  10. Emma @ Bake Then Eat

    December 2, 2015 at 1:33

    Crazy or not these look delicious!

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 6, 2015 at 21:05

      Thanks, Emma! :-)

      Reply
  11. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

    November 30, 2015 at 23:22

    These muffins look insanely decadent! I never would’ve guessed there was veggies in there, but I love zucchini in muffins so it makes me love them even more! And the flute story is hilarious :D My parents tried to get me into many instruments as a kid and I was never into it and usually quit after a year ha! I’m way more into muffins than music, and I’m so happy you found something you loved too!

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 6, 2015 at 21:04

      Haha! I was exactly the same, Natalie! I even had problems reading music, so that didn’t make it easier for me. But the video was hilarious! I’m way more into muffins than music too! ;-)

      Reply
  12. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    November 30, 2015 at 22:34

    Since my favorite pancakes are chocolate zucchini….muffins just make 100% sense! YUM!

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 6, 2015 at 21:01

      I absolutely love baking with zucchini, Rebecca! Chocolate zucchini muffins sound amazing! I really gotta give these a try! :-)

      Reply
  13. Amanda

    November 30, 2015 at 22:34

    I like zucchini bread so I really think I’d like this. And I love that peanut butter swirl.

    Reply
    • Sina

      December 1, 2015 at 21:28

      Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply

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