Egg-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Egg-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are rich, moist, and packed with chocolate flavor while still being made with simple pantry staples. Applesauce keeps the muffins incredibly soft and tender, while cocoa powder and chocolate chips make them taste like a cross between a brownie and a bakery-style chocolate muffin.

Egg Free, Dairy Free (option), Nut Free, Soy Free

On my mission to help my kids eat more veggies, I hacked one of their favorite foods… MUFFINS!

These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, afternoon snacks, or healthier desserts — and you’d never guess they’re made without eggs… consider it a happy coincidence 🙂

These Egg-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are…

• Super moist and fluffy
• Made in one bowl
• Great for meal prep
• Easy to make allergy-friendly
• Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly
• Rich chocolate flavor without being overly sweet
• A great way to sneak in veggies 😉

If you’ve ever had a jar of applesauce sitting in the fridge and didn’t know what to do with it, this recipe is the answer. *praise hands*

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make These Egg-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

You’ll need 14 ingredients to prepare these Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, including…

1. Unsweetened applesauce replaces a lot of oil in this recipe. You can even use cinnamon applesauce and omit the cinnamon.
2. Oil helps keep these muffins *moist* and fluffy. I do NOT recommend replacing all of the oil with applesauce as your muffin will be extremely crumbly, especially since there is no eggs in the recipe. I used avocado oil.
3. White sugar sweetens the recipe, but the entire recipe uses only 1/3 cup… that’s just over 1 teaspoon per muffin AKA much less than most muffins!
4. Milk moistens the batter. You can use dairy milk or a plant-based option.
5. Greek yogurt helps replace the eggs and adds moisture to this recipe. It also adds some protein to help keep you full.
6. Vanilla extract adds subtle flavor.
7. All-purpose flour and whole wheat flours are used in this recipe to add fiber, but also keep a great crumb and fluffy muffin.
8. Unsweetened cocoa powder adds so much chocolate flavor, without added sugar. I’m a big fan of Trader Joe’s cacao powder too.
9. Baking soda and baking powder are the leaveners of choice used in this recipe.
10. Cinnamon adds an extra layer of flavor and a hint of spice to this recipe
11. Zucchini moistens the recipe, but also adds vitamins and minerals to this chocolate muffin recipe. Use the fine side of the grater and you won’t even know it’s there!
12. Mini chocolate chips are a must for added sweetness and more chocolate!

Kitchen Tools You Need to Prepare Egg-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

This recipe is pretty straightforward and you only need a few kitchen tools (you probably have!), including…

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Large mixing bowl
• Silicone spatula
• Silicone muffin tin
• Vegetable grater
• Ice cream scoop – it’s the perfect way to scoop muffin batter into the pan!

How to Make Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Muffin Tin

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners or spray with nonstick oil spray.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, oil, maple syrup, milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4: Fold in Chocolate Chips

Gently stir in the chocolate chips and shredded zucchini. Be sure to break up the zucchini so you don’t have any clumps!

Step 5: Bake & Cool

Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired.

Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the tops spring back lightly when touched. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips for the Best Muffins

1. Don’t Overmix – Overmixing can make muffins dense instead of soft and fluffy. Stir until the flour disappears.
2. Use Unsweetened Applesauce – Sweetened applesauce can make the muffins overly sweet.
3. Add Extra Chocolate Chips on Top – This gives the muffins a bakery-style look and extra chocolate flavor.
4. Let Them Cool Slightly – The texture gets even fudgier as they cool.

Other Muffin Recipes You’ll Love:

• Egg Free Blueberry Muffins
• Whole Wheat Apple Muffins
• Egg Free Chocolate Chip Muffins (**reader & personal favorite)
• Strawberry Banana Muffins
• NEW Dark Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

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