Tag: zucchini muffins

Dark Chocolate Espresso Zucchini Muffins

Dark Chocolate Espresso Zucchini Muffins

It is amazing how zucchini absolutely disappears in these muffins! If you need an energy boost first thing in the morning then these muffins are perfect for you.  I used dark chocolate cocoa powder, dark chocolate covered espresso beans, espresso chips, and a chocolate protein 

<strong>Zucchini Cheddar Chive Muffins</strong>

Zucchini Cheddar Chive Muffins

I normally prefer sweet and fruity muffins, but today I was craving something savory.  I have made this as a loaf before, but for convenience I decided to try this recipe as muffins.  Muffins cook quicker and are easier to ensure an even bake throughout.  

<strong>Double Chocolate Espresso Zucchini Muffins</strong>

Double Chocolate Espresso Zucchini Muffins

These are sure to wake you up and satisfy your morning chocolate cravings at the same time!

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchinis grated

1 smashed avocado

1 egg at room temperature

2 tablespoons applesauce

¼ cup brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour

½ cup Hershey’s dark chocolate cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon espresso powder

¼ cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 per muffin for topping

¼ cup espresso chips, plus 2 per muffin for topping

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins with nonstick baking spray.
  2. Mix zucchini, avocado, egg, sugars, applesauce, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt in a bowl and gradually add into wet mixture.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and espresso chips.
  5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.  I made 16 muffins.
  6. Add 4 chips (2 of each type) to the top of each muffin.
  7. Bake for 17-23 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  9. Store in an air-tight container.
  10. Enjoy!
<strong>Brown Sugar Zucchini Muffins</strong>

Brown Sugar Zucchini Muffins

If you like zucchini muffins, then you will really like this version.  The brown sugar and spices blend to create a pleasant flavor and the walnuts add a bit of crunch.  These are muffins you will happily start your day with. Note: You can substitute 

<strong>Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins</strong>

Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These muffins were so good I felt like I was eating dessert for breakfast.  The lemon and poppy seed flavors really make these muffins pop. Ingredients: 1 lemon zested ½ cup sugar or truvia 3 teaspoons poppy seeds 1 cup almond flour ½ cup whole 

Cinnamon Chip Zucchini and Avocado Muffins with All Bran Crumb Topping

Cinnamon Chip Zucchini and Avocado Muffins with All Bran Crumb Topping

The cinnamon chips under the crunchy crumb topping make these muffins a lovely morning treat. 

Ingredients:

Muffins-

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup almond flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon salt

1 ripe avocado mashed

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups grated zucchini, drained

1 cup grated carrots

¼ to ½ cup cinnamon chips

Topping-

1 cup all bran cereal

¼ cup pecans

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons lite maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tins with baking spray or line with liners.
  2. Beat avocado, zucchini, carrot, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl on medium until smooth.
  3. Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, all spice, and salt.  Mix on medium.  Scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. Add cinnamon chips.  Mix or fold in.
  5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.
  6. Add all bran cereal, pecans, and brown sugar to a food processor.  Drizzle the maple syrup around the processor.  Quickly pulse to chop and mix. 
  7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the bran mixture on the top of each muffin.
  8. Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  10. Store in an air-tight container.  I usually refrigerate my muffins to keep them fresh.
Zucchini Cake Muffins

Zucchini Cake Muffins

These muffins have all the spice and warm flavors from zucchini cake without the fat and sugar. I topped these with a yogurt icing to enhance the cake like flavor. Ingredients: Muffins- 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 scoop vanilla protein 

Lemon Glazed Zucchini and Carrot Muffins

Lemon Glazed Zucchini and Carrot Muffins

Lemon is a perfect summer flavor! These healthy muffins are packed with veggies and filled with sweetness as well as a lovely lemon flavor. Ingredients: Muffins- 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 zucchini grated 1 large carrot grated 1 scoop vanilla