Whether you have a zucchini in the fridge that needs to be used up or you are trying to sneak some extra vegetables into your fussy eater then I have the recipe for you! These gluten free chocolate zucchini muffins are moist (thanks to the zucchini), chocolatey and taste so, so delicious!
1mediumzucchini(175g) finely grated, moisture squeezed out
2largeeggs
1/3cupextra virgin olive oil
1/3cupsoy milk
Pinchsea salt flakes
1cupalmond flour
¾cupcoconut sugar
½cupbuckwheat flour
½cuptapioca starch
1/3cupcacao powder
1 ½teaspoonsbaking powder
2/3cupdark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F (conventional). Line a muffin tin with 9 muffin liners.
To a large bowl add the grated zucchini, eggs, olive oil, soy milk and pinch of salt. Whisk until well combined.
Add the almond flour and coconut sugar to the bowl and sift in the buckwheat flour, tapioca flour, cacao powder and baking powder. Stir until well combined.
Pour the chocolate chips into the bowl and stir until just combined.
Divide the batter between the muffin liners and then place into the oven on the middle shelf. Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through. Test if they are cooked through by inserting a skewer into the centre of a muffin, if it comes out without cake batter on it then they are done (note that there will be melted chocolate on the skewer from the chocolate chips).
Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. These muffins are best eaten warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
Storage
Store the muffins in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds to get that just baked feel.