Description
Moist and delicious gluten-free muffins made with zucchini and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 + 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder – unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg – lightly whisked
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk – like almond or coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini – with the extra water squeezed out
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips – plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners. Set aside.
- Prepare the zucchini: shred the zucchini using a box grater and wring out the extra water using a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients: egg, maple syrup, applesauce, almond butter, non-dairy milk, olive oil, and vanilla extract until well combined in a separate bowl.
- Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until everything is mixed. Then carefully fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cavities of the prepared muffin pan, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out as much water from the zucchini as possible to avoid soggy muffins. These muffins store well in an airtight container for up to three days or can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg