{"id":34320,"date":"2022-08-15T18:15:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=34320"},"modified":"2022-08-15T18:15:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:15:29","slug":"chocolate-zucchini-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/15\/chocolate-zucchini-muffins\/","title":{"rendered":"Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Chai Spices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\"><strong>Double chocolate zucchini muffins<\/strong> are a great way to start your day off right. Decadently moist and absolutely delicious, they have a double dose of chocolate and chai spices for an extra flavor boost. Your whole family will love these chocolatey muffins!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/chocolate-zucchini-muffins-recipe-10.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate zucchini muffins on a wooden board with a white background. \" class=\"wp-image-34321\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double Chocolate Chai Zucchini Muffins Are Exactly What You Need to Use Up All that Zucchini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you ever get a recipe idea in your head that you just can&#8217;t shake?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s how I felt about these chocolate zucchini muffins with chai spices \u2013 once I dreamed up the idea, I couldn&#8217;t stop thinking about them! Rich chocolate and warm chai spices are delicious together and I had a feeling that they&#8217;d make an especially delicious treat when added to zucchini muffins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It took me a few tries to perfect this recipe, but I&#8217;m glad I kept going until I nailed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chocolate and chai flavors are nicely balanced, and the muffins are moist and caky. I love that they&#8217;re healthy enough for breakfast, but decadent enough for dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>What you&#8217;ll love about this recipe:\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Super Quick. <\/strong>A great way to use garden-fresh zucchini with bold flavor from chai spices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grab and Go. <\/strong>Muffins are a great option for a breakfast or snack on the go.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under 200 calories <\/strong>each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/chocolate-zucchini-muffins-recipe-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients needed to make chai and double chocolate zucchini muffins. \" class=\"wp-image-34322\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\">What you&#8217;ll need to make them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make these double chocolate zucchini muffins, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unsweetened Coconut Milk.<\/strong> For this recipe, you&#8217;ll need refrigerated coconut milk beverage (not canned coconut milk). You could also use almond milk or dairy milk if you prefer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spiced Chai Tea bags<\/strong>. For the best flavor and texture, I found that using chai spice tea bags works best. I like the ones from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PG4tom\">Tazo<\/a> a lot!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zucchini.<\/strong> One medium to large zucchini should be plenty.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coconut Oil.<\/strong> Cocout oil is a nice alternative to butter in this muffins. If keeps them dairy free and adds lots of moisture.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.<\/strong> My absolute favorite is Ghirardelli but you can never go wrong with Hershey&#8217;s either!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate Chips.<\/strong> Milk, dark, or semi-sweet. It&#8217;s your choice!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll also need standard baking supplies like flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Substitutions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try <strong>applesauce <\/strong>instead of coconut oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a healthier muffin, use <strong>whole wheat pastry flour<\/strong> in place of all purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also use a cup for cup <strong>gluten-free flour blend<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dcee5fd8\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm92.49 313l-20 25a16 16 0 01-22.49 2.5l-67-49.72a40 40 0 01-15-31.23V112a16 16 0 0116-16h32a16 16 0 0116 16v144l58 42.5a16 16 0 012.49 22.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"handy-tip-prepare-ahead\" style=\"color:#f9a72b\">Handy tip for shredding zucchini!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For zucchini that all but disappears into muffins<\/strong>, use a fine grater, like you would use to zest citrus fruit. A coarser cheese grater will give you larger ribbons of zucchini that are still delicious but a little more obvious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/chocolate-zucchini-muffins-recipe-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing together the dry ingredients for muffins. \" class=\"wp-image-34323\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/chocolate-zucchini-muffins-recipe-4.jpg\" alt=\"Adding the wet ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-34324\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method\"><strong>How to make them:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Brew the chai. <\/strong>Heat the coconut milk until it&#8217;s lukewarm, then steep the tea bags until it take on a deeply spice flavor. Press as much moisture form the tea bags and as you before discarding them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Combine the dry ingredients. <\/strong>Be sure to whisk everything well so you don&#8217;t end up with clumps of baking powder in your muffins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. <\/strong>The method of adding wet ingredients into the dry ones is key to muffin-making and is one of the key differences between muffins and cupcakes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Scoop the batter into your muffin pan. <\/strong>I like to use a large cookie scoop or ice cream scoop for this. It&#8217;s less messy and means all of the muffins will be the same size. If you want, sprinkle the top of each muffin with a few chocolate chips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Bake <\/strong>until a toothpick inserted into the top of a muffin comes out clean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/chocolate-zucchini-muffins-recipe-5.jpg\" alt=\"Scooping the zucchini muffin batter into a prepared tin. \" class=\"wp-image-34325\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Frequently asked questions <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632692599561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>How should I store these Chocolate zucchini muffins?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze the muffins after they&#8217;re baked. They&#8217;re delicious cold, or you can pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds to warm them slightly.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>Due to the high moisture content of these muffins, I don&#8217;t recommend storing them at room temperature. <br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695442839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What&#8217;s the difference between torikatsu, tonkatsu, and tonkotsu?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Torikatsu is made with chicken, while tonkatsu is made with pork. Tonkostu, on the other hand, is a rich pork broth. Still delicious, but not the same thing at all!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695603958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I have to peel the zucchini?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Nope! You can peel it if you want, but once the shredded zucchini is mixed into the batter you won&#8217;t even notice a piece of peel here of there.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655327228723\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>Can I prep these ahead of time?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Nope, that extra moisture is whThe batter won&#8217;t keep well once it&#8217;s mixed, but you can freeze shredded summer zucchini for use all winter. Just let it defrost and you&#8217;ll be ready to make these muffins whenever a craving strikes!\u00a0vat makes these muffins so rich and tender!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Recipes for Breakfast On The Go<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/spiced-applesauce-bread\">Applesauce Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/cranberry-baked-oats\">Cranberry Orange Baked Oats<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/chorizo-breakfast-burritos\">Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/blackberry-yogurt-parfaits\">Blackberry Yogurt Parfait <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/chocolate-zucchini-muffins-recipe-7.jpg\" alt=\"Double chocolate zucchini muffins on a wooden serving board. \" class=\"wp-image-34326\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Double chocolate zucchini muffins are a great way to start your day off right. 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