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    June 8, 2021

    Almond Flour Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins | Gluten Free

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    Healthy zucchini chocolate chip muffins! This recipe uses almond flour rather than traditional all-purpose wheat flour for a much lower carb and gluten free treat. These delicious morsels are perfect for a quick, grab-and-go breakfast, snack or dessert. Whip them up in just 30 minutes!

    Closeup, side view of zucchini chocolate chips muffins stacked on a white plate.
    Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins!

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    Ingredients:

    • Zucchini: eat your veggies in a muffin (you'll never know it)!
    • Eggs: add flavor and act as a binder, helping muffins to rise.
    • Pure vanilla extract: a delicious staple for all baked goods.
    • Greek yogurt: activates baking soda and acts as a healthier replacement for oil!
    • Agave: sweeten it up with some agave or substitute honey/maple syrup if preferred.
    • Almond flour: a healthier, gluten free flour option that can be used in baked goods of all sorts.
    • Baking powder & soda: leavening agents!
    • Salt: adds additional complexity and flavor.
    • Lemon zest: bright and happy for a summery muffin.
    • Dark chocolate chips: the best part of this recipe in my humble opinion. I love the contrast of dark chocolate, zucchini and lemon! I always use Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips because they are amazing!
    Close up of a single zucchini chocolate chip muffin.
    Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffin Close Up!

    A quick overview: Making zucchini chocolate chip muffins!

    Keep scrolling for complete recipe and instructions. We'll start here with a quick rundown.

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Measure all wet ingredients into a large bowl and whisk well.
    • Mix dry ingredients together in a smaller, separate bowl.
    • Pour dry ingredients into wet, and stir gently (do not overmix).
    • Gently stir chocolate chips into batter.
    • Place silicone liners (or paper liners) in a 12 count muffin pan and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray. Portion batter into each cavity until each is three-quarters full.
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes. Once a toothpick comes out clean, muffins are done.
    • Allow to cool and enjoy!

    Handy tip:

    • I really love and highly recommend reusable silicone muffin pan liners. They work so well with this recipe (and many others) and completely eliminate sticking. Pictured below are the liners I purchased. They're affordable, cute and dishwasher safe!

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    Almond Flour Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins | Gluten Free!

    Healthy zucchini chocolate chip muffins! This recipe uses almond flour rather than traditional all-purpose wheat flour for a much lower carb and gluten free treat. These delicious morsels are perfect for a quick, grab-and-go breakfast, snack or dessert. Whip them up in just 30 minutes!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Almond Flour, Gluten Free, Grab and go snacks, Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Muffins, Meal Planning, Vegetarian, Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 179kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup zucchini puree *approximately one medium size zucchini
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons 0% fat Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons agave nectar *sub maple syrup or honey if preferred
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 cups almond flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips *see note below

    Recipe notes:

    Chocolate chips: I always use Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips – they are SO good. I highly recommend them!

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Puree zucchini in a food processor (*tip: a cheese grater works well if you don't have a food processor)!
    • Measure zucchini puree, eggs, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, agave nectar and lemon zest into a large bowl and mix until well combined.
    • Add almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a separate, smaller bowl and whisk well.
    • Pour dry ingredients into wet and gently combine (be careful not to overmix as this can cause muffins to sink in the middle)!
    • Stir chocolate chips into batter.
    • Place silicone liners (or paper liners) in a 12 count muffin pan and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Portion batter into cavities and then bake for 18-20 minutes until golden. Once a toothpick comes out clean, muffins are fully baked.
    • Allow to cool and enjoy!

    Storage:

    • Refrigerate in an air-tight, food-safe container for 3-5 days.

    Reheat:

    • Simply microwave on high for 20-30 seconds!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Sugar: 9g | Fiber: 3g | Calories: 179kcal | Fat: 13g | Protein: 6g | Carbohydrates: 13.5g

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    More healthy dessert ideas:

    • Peanut Butter & Jelly Baked Oatmeal Cups
    • The Best Matcha Mug Cake
    • Simple Protein Coffee (Or Proffee)!
    • Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites | No Bake!
    • Gluten Free Orange & Chocolate Chip Scones
    • Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
    • Apple & Red Pear Nachos
    • No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
    • Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies | No-Bake!
    • Strawberry Banana & Chocolate Protein Smoothies
    • Gluten Free Peach Cobbler

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    1. Leslie Wwtkins says

      June 09, 2021 at 9:31 pm

      Can’t wait to try these for my gluten free crew!!

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      • stacey_olson says

        June 10, 2021 at 4:06 pm

        They are so good! Even if you don't eat exclusively gluten free foods you'll love them!

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