I've been craving chocolatey things lately. So, I packed up all of my Paleo-friendly chocolate ingredients to-go this weekend and brought them to my parents house. I felt like making something new- not the typical brownies or cookies, but something just as rich and decadent that contained a few extra nutrients.
My mom had a whole bunch of zucchini hanging out in the fridge, and I had chocolatey ingredients.... The obvious solution was chocolate zucchini bread! I decided to skip the non-travel-friendly, pain-in-the-butt loaf idea, and went for individual muffins. However, if you're feeling like a loaf would better suite your needs~ go for it! This recipe would work either way.
I love how these little muffins can satisfy that chocolate craving, while serving up a dose of green veggies from the zucchini & protein from the eggs. As always, these are free of dairy, gluten, grains, refined sugar, and soy, and are 100% Paleo/caveman-friendly. They are also the most incredibly moist little muffins I have ever created!
If you're searching for extra sweetness & chocolate flavor, add the chocolate chips (I buy the "Enjoy Life" brand, which are gluten, soy, and dairy-free). If you're looking for a traditional zucchini bread taste with just a hint of chocolate~ leave them out. Either way, you are in for a treat!
Enjoy them for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! :)
Enjoy them for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! :)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients followed by the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cups, and fill about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way with the mixture.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool & enjoy!
15 comments:
I gave up chocolate for Lent..but I plan to make these soon! They look AMAZING!
Thanks, for cooking up my zucchini today - I think I like eating it this way! 😉
@ Bianka~ Good luck on your no-chocolate streak!! Let me know how they turn out if you make them :)
& Mom~ you are welcome! Thanks for always sharing your food with me ;)
If you wanted to sub coconut flour to make it but free how much would you use? Also how many chocolate chips- in the muffin or just sprinkled on top?
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Hi Casey! Quantity of the chocolate chips is totally up to you... mix in a handful if you want more chocolatey flavor, or just sprinkle a few on top before baking (that's how mine were in the pictures).
As far as making these nut-free, I'm really not sure! Typically you would increase the amount of eggs with a smaller amount of coconut flour, but I haven't tried it with this recipe. Sorry I'm not more helpful!
I unwrapped mine and put a dollup of coconut milk "Cool Whip" to the top and make a cupcake! So good. I didn't measure my zukes and just added 2 mediums. It might have been too much. I'll measure out the cup next time and not be lazy!
Ohh I love the "Cool Whip" topping idea! Sounds delish!
would this work if I substituted honey for maple syrup?
Definitely! Honey would work :)
What a fantastic recipe, thank you!
Nice way to help kids to have their veggies without a fuss.
I looked it up on My Fitness Pal and your nutritional information is way off (even without chocolate chips)! I got: 127 cal, 10g fat, 6g carbs and 5g protein. Just wondering how there is such a difference from your 69 calories?!
Hey Rebecca,
I also used the My Fitness Pal calculator when I wrote this post. I double checked it just now, and came up with numbers somewhere between my original post & what you commented. So strange. All I can think is that My Fitness Pal food entries may have changed over the past 2 1/2 years since I created the post? Sorry about that. Hope you can still enjoy the muffins, regardless of the calorie count! :)
Turned out great! I added a tsp of vanilla and chopped walnuts. Very moist muffins!
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