Hi everyone! I hope you’re all enjoying the heart of summer and all the zucchinis that come with it! If you’re garden is anything like mine, it’s overflowing with zucchini and you may be wondering what to do with it all! Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are one of my favorite solutions to this predicament.
Pure Maple Syrup
If you don’t have pure maple syrup, please do not use “pancake syrup”. This corn syrup substitute is not at all similar in taste or consistency and is excessively processed. Also, high fructose corn syrup (found in pancake syrup) has a different molecular structure than natural fructose, so the body does not understand how to process it properly. If you need an alternative, opt for raw, local honey instead. Honey is one of my favorite sweeteners because it can help with seasonal allergies and is great for clearing a scratchy throat or cough.
The first ingredient is pure maple syrup. Whenever possible, I like to use unrefined sugars because they are less heavily processed and still retain a few vitamins and minerals. While any sugar should be consumed in moderation, there is always value consuming foods that are minimally processed.
Aquafaba
Another ingredient I want to discuss is aquafaba. Aquafaba is a really awesome, unusual egg substitute! Now don’t worry about having to go out and buy some expensive weird egg-replacer to make these muffins because believe it or not, you may already have aquafaba in your pantry! All it is is the liquid in a can of garbanzo beans that would normally go down the drain. A can of garbanzos has about 3/4 cup of aquafaba which is perfect for this recipe. If you want to try it in other recipes, 3 Tbs. aquafaba = 1 egg and 2 Tbs. aquafaba = 1 egg white.
The rest of the recipe should be pretty self-explanatory, but feel free to comment with questions or comments! Happy baking and enjoy your Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins!
Purity Coffee
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are always best when paired with a piping hot mug of coffee. Purity Coffee to be exact. Purity is the only company that tests its coffee for mold and mycotoxins. They also roast and package in small batches to ensure fresh nontoxic coffee every time. To learn more about why this is the ONLY coffee I’ve drank in years, check out their website here! Be sure to use promo code ROOTS10 to get 10% off your first order!
More Muffin Recipes to Try
- Egg-Free Cornbread Muffins
- Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
- Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins
- Sweet Potato Cranberry Muffins {Vegan}
- Pumpkin and Pepita Muffins
- Vegan Tahini Banana Muffins
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Muffins
- Spiced Rum Banana Muffins {Vegan}
- Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients
- â…” cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- ¾ cups aquafaba
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp Celtic sea salt
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Â Shred the zucchini, squeeze out the moisture, and set aside. One medium/large zucchini should be plenty.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sucanat, coconut oil, aquafaba, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Â Slowly add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Be sure not to over mix.
- Â Â Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Place the batter in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
-  When the hour is almost up, start preheating the oven to 425°F.
- Once the batter is adequately chilled, line two muffin tins with 18 muffin wrappers and fill them all the way to the top with batter.
-  Bake at 425°F for 6-8 minutes or until the muffins are beginning to rise.
- Turn the oven down to 400°F and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Insert a toothpick into the center of a few muffins to see if it comes out clean (a melted chocolate chip is okay though),°
This seems like an awesome healthy alternative to normal choc chip muffins! They look delicious 🙂
Introducing the world to healthier ingredients to make foods more nutritious is a noble undertaking. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
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This counts as one of my 5-a-day, right?
I think that’s valid! 🙂