Dairy- and Gluten-Free Zucchini Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Muffin Recipes. (Dairy- and Gluten-Free Zucchini Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe). My favorite muffin recipe is a chocolate chip orange zucchini bread recipe found on Allrecipes! But when I had to cut out dairy and gluten, I had to get creative to get the same satisfaction out of a healthier version. These turned out great! Be sure to add the glaze - it really makes the muffin.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 7 mins

Total: 47 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 dozen

Dairy- and Gluten-Free Zucchini Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray

1 ½ cups almond flour

1 cup dairy-free and gluten-free chocolate chips

¼ cup coconut flour

¾ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 eggs

⅓ cup brown sugar

¼ cup almond oil

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup shredded zucchini

patted dry

1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk

1 ⅓ cups gluten-free confectioners' sugar

sifted

¼ cup fresh orange juice

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix almond flour chocolate chips coconut flour baking soda salt cinnamon and nutmeg together in a small bowl.

Step 3

Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and frothy. Add brown sugar almond oil maple syrup 1 teaspoon orange zest and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in zucchini. Fold in almond flour mixture until well blended. Thin batter with almond milk if it appears too thick.

Step 4

Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Combine confectioners' sugar orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange zest in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until glaze is smooth. Spoon glaze over muffins. Let stand for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutritional Information

Dairy- and Gluten-Free Zucchini Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 338.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.4g 13%

Carbohydrates: 37.7g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 18%

Sugars: 22.7g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Cholesterol: 46.5mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 75.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin C: 3mg 5%

Folate: 7.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 17.4mg 2%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 4.6mg 2%

Potassium: 45.8mg 1%

Sodium: 172.6mg 7%

addedsugar: 7.1g

Calories From Fat: 198.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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