Description
Delicious and moist Chocolate Zucchini Muffins made with healthy ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 + 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 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 your oven to 400 degrees F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners. Set aside.
- Prepare the zucchini by shredding it using a box grater. Place the shredded zucchini into a clean kitchen towel and wring out the extra water. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: egg, maple syrup, applesauce, almond butter, non-dairy milk, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients thoroughly, then gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cavities in the lined muffin pan and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Once done, remove from the oven, let cool, and enjoy these incredible chocolate zucchini muffins!
Notes
Make sure to wring out as much water as possible from the zucchini to prevent the muffins from becoming too soggy. Feel free to customize by adding in nuts or dried fruits. For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate muffins, zucchini muffins, gluten-free baking, healthy snacks