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gluten-free zucchini muffins

Amazingly Delicious Gluten-free Zucchini Muffins

These muffins are just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering. On top of that they’re gluten free, full of fiber, and just amazingly delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 muffins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Real Food
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium organic zucchini
  • 3/4 cup cashew nut butter: https://neumannwellness.com/natural-cashew-nut-butter-that-will-wow-you/
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 organic or pasture raised eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour or almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)
  • 2 handfuls dark chocolate chips: (optional) https://enjoylifefoods.com/pages/allergy-friendly-baking-chocolate
  • coconut oil, avocado oil, or olive oil for greasing muffin tin

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Hand Grater
  • Paper towels
  • 1 large stainless steel or ceramic bowl
  • 1 small stainless steel or ceramic bowl
  • Steel or wooden measuring cups and spoons
  • Standard 12 cup muffin pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease your muffin pan with coconut oil or butter.
  3. Shred zucchini using food processor or hand held grater. Squeeze excess juice from zucchini using paper towel.
  4. In a large bowl, mix until smooth: shredded zucchini, cashew nut butter, banana, maple syrup, vanilla, egg, and hemp seeds.
  5. In a small bowl mix: coconut flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly between 10 muffin cups.
  8. Bake 25 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. My delicious cashew nut butter recipe can be found here: https://neumannwellness.com/natural-cashew-nut-butter-that-will-wow-you/
  2. Enjoy Life is the best no-additive and dairy free chocolate chip brand: https://enjoylifefoods.com/pages/allergy-friendly-baking-chocolate