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Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins - DontMesswithMama.com

Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe (Egg-Free Option)

Looking for a healthy alternative to cupcakes? Try these Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins - perfect for school functions & birthday parties.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy chocolate chip muffins, zucchini muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Don't Mess With Mama

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or coconut sugar)
  • 1/4 cup sunflower butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 dash pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 egg
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 medium ripe banana
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
  • 1.5 cups shredded zucchini (patted dry)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease or line a mini-muffin tin. Gather all ingredients together.
    ingredients for zucchini muffins
  • Add all ingredients to high-speed blender except the zucchini and chocolate chips. Blend until well combined. Batter will be smooth.
    shredded zucchini in blender
  • Add shredded zucchini and chocolate chips to blender and blend for 3 to 5 seconds.
    chocolate mix in blender
  • Pour into prepared muffin cups. Fill each cup almost to the top. Stir batter after every few cups, so chocolate chips don’t sink to the bottom of the blender jar.
    chocolate mix in muffins molds
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until tops of muffins are set, and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before removing.
    baked zucchini muffins

Notes

Tips For Making Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins;
  • Make a big batch and freeze when completely cooled
  • Try adding white chocolate chips
  • Try adding lemon zest for extra zing
  • You can also make this into 1 big loaf and cut it into slices (or until a toothpick comes out clean)

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg