Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and generously spray inside of liners with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Squeeze shredded zucchini of excess water with a paper towel. This is important, so don’t forget!

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

Step 4

In the bowl of an electric mixer, add coconut oil, honey/maple syrup, vanilla, egg; mix on medium-low until smooth and well combined. Add in zucchini, banana (or applesauce) and almondmilk; mix again. Slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips.

Step 5

Evenly divide batter into prepared liners. Bake 22-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean. After 5 minutes, remove muffins and transfer to wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!