Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins, you can’t even taste the zucchini! These muffins are delicious, fluffy, moist, and easy to make! Both zucchini and cacao powder, two main ingredients, are high in antioxidants. This recipe also contains small amounts of iron, calcium, zinc, and several other B vitamins. Per serving, this recipe contains 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber, making it a great breakfast, snack, or dessert for kids on the spectrum for optimal gut and brain power!
Ingredients
1 ⅓ cups almond flour
2 ⅔ tbsps cocoa powder (or sub cacao powder for extra antioxidants)
⅛ tsp Sea Salt
⅛ tsp Baking Soda
2 ⅔ tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 ⅔ tbsps pure maple syrup
2 eggs
2 or 3 zucchinis (medium grated)
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Materials
Oven
Muffin tray
Measuring spoons
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Grater
Muffin liners
A note on ingredient quality: If possible, choose ingredients that are organic and non-GMO. Stores such as Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Whole Foods, and other health food stores can help finding higher-quality ingredients. If access to higher quality ingredients isn't an option for you, choose the best option that is available to you locally.
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350F (177C) and line a muffin liner. Brush each liner with a small amount of coconut oil, to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, sea salt, and baking soda. Mix well
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, and eggs. Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Mix until combined then stir in the zucchini.
Spoon the muffin batter between cups, so it's evenly divided then bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let cool completely before eating
Note: Store in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for a few months.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 muffin | Makes 8 Servings
Calories: 170 | Protein: 6 grams | Fiber: 3 grams | Carbohydrates: 10 grams | Fat: 12 grams | Sugars: 6 grams
