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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins -Grain Free

Grain free, gluten free, tree nut free. Contains collagen.

Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ c. cassava flour non-gmo
  • 1 ½ c. grated zucchini
  • ¾ c. unrefined coconut sugar
  • ½ c. cacao powder organic, unrefined
  • ½ c. softened organic butter or coconut oil
  • 3 large organic eggs
  • ¼ c. collagen hydrolysate
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder (gluten free/corn free)
  • pinch sea salt
  • c. dairy free semi-sweet chocolate chips Enjoy Life mini chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°. Line 12-14 muffin tins/baking stone with unbleached muffin liners.

  2. In a food processor, finely shred or grate your zucchni. Set aside 1½ cups.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, coconut sugar and vanilla. Add the large eggs and mix together.

  4. Add your remaining dry ingredients; cassava flour, cacao powder, collagen, baking soda, baking powder, and a pince of sea salt. Mix well.

  5. Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips.

  6. Scoop up approximately ⅓ c. of batter into each muffin liner. They will look full. Bake at 350° for 24-26 minutes. The muffins will spring back when finger-checked for doneness.

  7. Cool baking stone/muffin tin on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Remove the muffins and finish cooling on a wire rack.

  8. Store in a cool pantry or refrigerator. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.