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Cacao and Coconut Zucchini Muffins

Cacao and Coconut Zucchini Muffins

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 0 One dozen muffins 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tablespoon chia seed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 2/3 cup walnuts (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line muffin pan with liners.
  2. Mix chia seed and water in a bowl and set aside. Grate zucchini using a box grater and set aside.
  3. Mix almond milk and lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (flour, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda and sugar).
  5. Pour water and chia mixture over dry ingredients. Pour almond milk and lemon juice mixture over dry ingredients. Add coconut oil. Stir until combined. Fold in shredded coconut, shredded zucchini and walnuts.
  6. Spoon batter into muffin pan. Bake for about 20 minutes. When done, a toothpick will should be clean when inserted and removed. Cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!
  • Author: Pralines and Greens
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes