Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips and Honey Orange Glaze

Transform your snack-time routine with these tender, flavor-packed Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips and Honey Orange Glaze. Bursting with the natural sweetness of grated zucchini and melty chocolate chips, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon. The real magic happens with the finishing touch—a silky honey orange glaze, made with fresh orange juice, zest, and a hint of powdered sugar, offering a bright and tangy complement. Ready in just 35 minutes, these homemade muffins are an irresistible blend of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavors, making them a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Your new go-to muffin recipe is here!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups (grated) Zucchini
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Orange juice
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoons Orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.

Step 2

Grate 2 cups of zucchini and set aside, lightly pressing out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

To prepare the honey orange glaze, whisk together the honey, orange juice, powdered sugar, and orange zest in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 11

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy your Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips and Honey Orange Glaze!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1234.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3603.9

Total Fat 152.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 378.1mg	0%
Sodium 4703.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 551.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 388.0g
Protein 49.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 275.5mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1245.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 58.5%