Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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The recipe I made is a twist on an old family favorite, a ubiquitous recipe of my childhood. A summertime classic.

When the summer vegetable garden overflowed with zucchini the feast would begin. Zucchini fritters, zucchini saute, stuffed zucchini, and zucchini soup, but when we had officially had our fill of the standard zucchini fare, my Great Aunt Mamie would bring out the big guns. Chocolate zucchini bread. My sisters, brother and I would gobble this up. To this day, I can transport myself to Aunt Mamie’s kitchen table, a plate of chocolate zucchini bread, and complete envelopment of love and nourishment.

I did my same ‘ol trick of twisting the classic recipe up into a beautiful, nutrient dense bundle, while maintaining the integrity of the original flavors. I wonder what Aunt Mamie would think of my version? When something didn’t meat her culinary approval she would let you know. “That was lousy” was her favorite subtle phrase. My family claims I have inherited Aunt Mamie’s candor. I hope so because that would mean I would never share a recipe that I thought was “lousy.”

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Happy Baking —

Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Servings: 6

Calories: 626 kcal

Author: Abra Pappa

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Ingredients

Wet

• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup of almond milk

Dry

• 2 cups of almond flour, well packed
• 2 tablespoons of coconut flour
• 1/2 cup of coconut palm sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 zucchini, shredded
• 1 cup of chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup of walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup of dried cranberries

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine almond flour, coconut flour, coconut palm sugar, baking soda and salt. Whisk well to combine.
2. In a small bowl whisk to combine eggs and coconut oil Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
3. Add zucchini, chocolate chips, walnuts, and cranberries. Stir well to combine.
4. Slowly add almond milk to loosen dough a bit. You may not need the entire 1/4 cup.
5. Fill muffin tins, lined with paper and rubbed with a bit of coconut oil, 3/4 full with muffin batter.
6. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 626 Calories from Fat 387

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 43g 66%

Saturated Fat 15g 75%

Cholesterol 86mg 29%

Sodium 287mg 12%

Potassium 158mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 52g 17%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 36g

Protein 14g 28%

Vitamin A 5%

Vitamin C 7.3%

Calcium 15.3%

Iron 14.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.