Chocolate Vegetable Muffins
Mar 08, 2026 03:09 PM
These Chocolate Vegetable Muffins are rich, moist, and full of hidden veggies like spinach, zucchini, and carrots. Greek yogurt and applesauce keep them soft and tender, while maple syrup adds natural sweetness. They’re a chocolate treat you can feel good about serving for breakfast or snack time. Freezer-friendly and kid-approved, my kids absolutely love them!
I’ll admit it, I’m always looking for ways to sneak extra veggies into our day and these chocolate muffins are pure MAGIC. Spinach, zucchini, and carrots all melt into a rich, chocolatey batter that no one would ever guess hides veggies!
Soft, tender, and decadently chocolatey, these muffins get their richness from cocoa powder and chocolate chips, while Greek yogurt, applesauce, and a touch of maple syrup keep them perfectly moist.
My kids LOVE these healthy muffins, they’re kid-approved and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes. I almost always make a double batch because they freeze beautifully, so I always have a chocolatey treat on hand.
Packed with sneaky veggies and rich chocolate flavor, these muffins are a total winner! Give them a try, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, can use Dutch processed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling on top
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
17 minutes
Total Time:
32 minutes
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