Even the pickiest child will devour these chocolate chip zucchini banana muffins. They are SO good and easy to make. Plus, they have hidden vegetables that you can't even taste.
I know I've said it before, but my picky toddler sure gives me a run for my money. He will NOT eat any fruits or vegetables in their natural state. NONE. Puree pouches - you bet - all day long. I'm tired of it and it's costing us a fortune. In my quest to get more creative in sneaking fruits and vegetables into his diet, I decided to try my hand at zucchini and banana muffins. I didn't think he'd go for just that though - he's got a sweet tooth you wouldn't believe, so I added some chocolate chips into the mix to pique his interest. It totally worked! These are a hit in our home and I hope your family will love them too. I made a large batch and froze several of them. They're also dynamite when cut in half, lightly buttered and "grilled" in a frying pan. Without further ado, here is how to create chocolate chip zucchini banana muffins.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Muffins Recipe
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Muffins Recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 over-ripe bananas peeled and mashed
- 1 zucchini - grated
- 1 cup chocolate chips use less if you'd prefer, I prefer mini chocolate chips here
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cups of cinnamon applesauce you could use regular applesauce + cinnamon or vegetable oil instead
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla
Instructions
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Preheat your over to 350 degrees.
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Line your muffin tin with cupcake wrappers, or lightly grease/spray with non-stick spray.
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Mix your bananas, zucchini, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla together. I used a stand mixer, but feel free to do this by hand - just make sure you mash up the bananas well.
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Add in the rest of your dry ingredients, but reserve the chocolate chips for last.
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Once your ingredients are blended together nicely, fold in the chocolate chips.
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Fill your muffin pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
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Let cool before eating.
You could use full size chocolate chips, but the mini chips are super cute and preferable in this recipe. Whatever you have on hand works though!
Do you think your kids will love these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Muffins? Even my extremely picky toddler enjoys these and he has no idea he's eating veggies.
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Molly says
Oh yes! I've been waiting for this recipe!! Will be making these babies for sure! Thanks!
MJ Dee says
Whoa! Now that's something to make! Love the use of applesauce and my family won't even know there's zucchini in them. Thanks for sharing!
Sharon R Siqueiros says
These look delicious!! We love muffins and my husband adores anything banana. Thanks for the recipe, going to pin it now
Brittany says
I love a good muffin recipe but I had to comment because I'm so relieved that my toddler isn't the only one with this problem! She's two and won't eat a fruit or vegetable in its natural form. It's the most frustrating thing ever. We do a lot of muffins, pumpkin/squash/apple pancakes, and lots of purées. I swear we've spent more money on food pouches. Anyway Im just relieved because I've never heard of anyone else having this problem I really thought I was alone. Thank you for writing about it!
Ruth V. says
You are definitely not alone! We spend so much money on pouches! On one hand I'm thrilled he's getting the fruit/veggies from the pouches, but on the other hand they're so expensive. I'm hoping he'll start coming around and trying raw fruits and veggies more, but I think he just doesn't care for the texture. I will definitely try the apple pancakes - I hadn't thought about hiding fruit in those before!
ANN*H says
Thanks fore recipe for the muffins. This is a way to squeeze squash into the kids with out them knowing it.
The bananas and chocolate chip is a draw for the kids taste buds. We all can enjoy them.
Yvette Chavez says
That's looks like an easy recipe
Lozzy H says
Hi, thanks for the recipe we are going to try it today!
Just in relation to your comment about pouches costing you a fortune, did you know you can purchase re-usable pouches? They still have the same mouth piece for th kids to 'suck' from but the other side has a zip lock so you can pour in the food. Dishwasher safe too.
We do yoghurt and freeze, you could do applesauce, custard, soups and your own fruit/vegetable purses. Even if you just buy those items in bulk and then just portion and freeze. I would say it saves us $5 a week for one child and just in school lunchbox yoghurts. All adds up!
Ps. I have the opposite with my fussy eater. She is pretty much a self-proclaimed vegetarian despite not knowing what a vegetarian is or having any views on such topics... Just doesn't like the taste of meat.
Sarah Martin says
Can't wait to try these!
Tamara says
What would be the measurement of shredded zucchini? 1 cup?
Ruth V. says
Yes, about a cup. Although mine has a lot of water content so I drained it, then put it in a towel to absorb a little of that excess moisture. Thanks!
Amanda Coburn says
These look amazing Ruth, I'm making them this morning for breakfast 🙂
Ruth V. says
Thanks Amanda! I hope you and the little ones love them!
Bridgette Smith says
Is the baking soda measurement correct? Usually I see teaspoon not tablespoon. Thanks for the recipe!
Ruth V. says
Yes, that's what I used (0.5 tablespoon which is 1.5 teaspoons). Thanks!
Linda Manns says
These look and sound so good. I really like the chocolate chips in them. Thank you for sharing this recipe
RANDY FULGHAM says
THANKS FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE--THIS SOUNDS AND LOOKS GOOD.....
Kari cronin says
These look delicious! I always have ripe bananas and zucchini from my garden. Can't wait to try these!
Max Armstrong says
I just found your recipe on Pinterest and whipped them up today!
Thanks
heather @french press says
I love that there are so many healthy ingredient sin these muffins
Alyssa @ Piece of Home says
I love new banana recipes! I will have to share with my sister-in-law to get those nieces to eat their veggies. I will be trying this one soon! Thanks for sharing!
Allie says
I'm going to make this for my family on Tuesday, does this recipe yield 12 or 24 muffins? Also, just making sure--they're muffins, not mini muffins?
Ruth V. says
Regular size (cupcake/muffin) tins are what I used. I want to say it made 12, but I really can't remember - it very well could be 24. I need to make them again apparently!
Jennifer Abel says
Love the idea of hiding vegetables from the kids and this one is good, thanks for the share I found you on Keeping it Simple
Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat says
Yay....another yummy recipe for me to use my zucchini on! I can't wait to try this yummy recipe! Thanks for sharing! PINNED!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
These are making my mouth water! Thanks for sharing! I think it would be great for my new linky party starting this Saturday at 8pm called “Found & Foraged” Can’t wait to party with you at http://www.houseofhipsters.com
Sarah @ Sarah's Bake Studio says
These sound and look delicious! I look forward to trying a recipe that is on the healthier side but is still delicious. I look forward to trying them. Thanks for sharing!
Belinda says
I made these today and I think they would have been great except I feel the baking soda measurement must be wrong.....the taste and smell of it made them almost inedible (thankfully the choc chips masked the taste a little). I think I would reduce this to 1 teaspoon or maybe just use self raising flour instead.
Ruth V. says
That's the baking soda measurement I always use. Not sure why it was so overpowering for you?
Peaches says
Hi I just made these and was a little disappointed. Flavor was 5? but as soon as I removed them the oven they fell.... A lot. So I am baking the second round a little longer.
Should there be eggs? I have just never seen a muffin recipe without eggs.
Help a girl out ?
Ruth V. says
Hmm, I'm not sure why they fell?! I've made these several times and haven't had a problem. I'm definitely not a professional baker, but mine have all come out the same. And no eggs in this recipe. Please let me know how your second batch comes out.
yeng says
thnx for the recipe! I am going to give it a try for my kids and for me (although i am on a workout plan, but a little won't hurt right? lol) A lady that I use to work with made muffins with applesauce before and boy they were so moist, I told her it tasted better than the store bought ones!
Hillery says
I can't wait to try these. Do you freeze them? How long do they last and do you store them in the refrigerator? Thanks for sharing and sorry for all the questions.
Jenni says
Wasn't the biggest fan of these. 30 min was way to long for my oven, took them out at 28 and they were burnt. Also too much nutmeg. That is all I taste. Seen better recipes out there.
Marsha Mary says
I will definitely have to try these! I have been hiding veggies in all sorts of stuff since I got married-my husband is not big on veggies. Luckily my kids will eat veggies pretty well, but I still LOVE hiding purees in our food. Have you ever checked out Deceptively Delicious & Double Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld? They have some great recipes in there and easily show you what works together so you can create your own recipes from there.
Linda Manns says
These are great. My family loved them. So tasty. Thank you for sharing
Lisa says
I just made these - they taste great! I substituted cinnamon for nutmeg because of an allergy in the family... but otherwise stuck to the recipe. Great recipe - will make again for sure! Thanks!
Ruth V. says
So glad to hear that Lisa! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Val says
Made these last night & my picky 21 year old actually liked them! Mine came out a little bit more brown than the way yours look so I'm not sure what I did wrong. I did substitute whole wheat flour & cocunut sugar so maybe that was a factor?! Still soooo good! Thank you! Will be adding these to my monthly to bake lists! Or weekly!
Val says
Also. Do you know the calorie, sugar etc content for these are?
Ruth V. says
Hi Val! I'm sorry, I don't know that information.