I’ve been craving chocolatey things lately.  So, I packed up all of my Paleo-friendly chocolate ingredients to-go this weekend and brought them to my parents house.  I felt like making something new– not the typical brownies or cookies, but something just as rich and decadent that contained a few extra nutrients.

 

 
My mom had a whole bunch of zucchini hanging out in the fridge, and I had chocolatey ingredients….  The obvious solution was chocolate zucchini bread!  I decided to skip the non-travel-friendly, pain-in-the-butt loaf idea, and went for individual muffins.  However, if you’re feeling like a loaf would better suite your needs~ go for it!  This recipe would work either way.


I love how these little muffins can satisfy that chocolate craving, while serving up a dose of green veggies from the zucchini & protein from the eggs.  As always, these are free of dairy, gluten, grains, refined sugar, and soy, and are 100% Paleo/caveman-friendly.  They are also the most incredibly moist little muffins I have ever created!
 
If you’re searching for extra sweetness & chocolate flavor, add the chocolate chips (I buy the “Enjoy Life” brand, which are gluten, soy, and dairy-free).  If you’re looking for a traditional zucchini bread taste with just a hint of chocolate~ leave them out.  Either way, you are in for a treat!


Enjoy them for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! 🙂

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Servings: 12
Calories: 126kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • chocolate chips (I use the brand "Enjoy Life")

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. 
  • In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients followed by the wet ingredients.  Mix until combined.
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cups, and fill about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way with the mixture.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool & enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Iron: 1mg