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Zucchini Quinoa Chocolate Chip Muffin

Prep time 12 min
Cook time 18 min
Total time 30 min

Prep time 12 min
Cook time 18 min
Total time 30 min

About

I’ve done a few things to bump up the nutritional value these muffins and to set them apart from store bought muffins and most zucchini muffin recipes. Here’s what makes these muffins better for your health and for your waistline:

  • I used cooked quinoa! This increases the muffin’s protein power and adds complex carbs to keep you energized and full.
  • I took out the refined flours and used almond flour. This also increases the protein of each muffin and adds complex carbs. It also makes these muffins 100% gluten free!
  • I used a small amount of wholesome sweeteners – ZERO refined sugars! This is super important when it comes to avoiding weight gain and sustaining your super power energy levels.
  • I used a full cup of shredded zucchini. This is excellent fiber!
  • I used mini chocolate chips sweetened with stevia rather than refined sugar. This means that the total sugar count for each muffin is tiny, while the enjoyment factor is through the roof!
  • I used mini muffin tins. This is one of the BEST ways to control portion sizes! So you get to enjoy a delicious morsel without taking in too many calories.

Serves 24

½ cup cooked quinoa

1 cup blanched almond flour

1½ teaspoons baking soda

½ teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

pinch of nutmeg

3 eggs

3 tablespoons raw honey, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 banana, mashed

1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

1 cup Green Zucchini, shredded and drained

¼ cup lily’s chocolate chips (stevia sweetened)


Directions
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and generously grease a mini muffin tin with coconut oil.

2

Combine the quinoa, almond flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl and set aside.

3

Combine the eggs, honey, vanilla, banana and oil in another bowl. Mix well and add the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined.

4

Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.

5

Pour 1 Tablespoon of batter into 24 mini muffin tins.

6

Bake for 18 minutes or until golden and set.

7

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

8

Transfer out of muffin pan and cool on wire rack. Enjoy!


Nutrition

Calories: 56
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Sodium: 127mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Sugar: 2g

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