Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Makes 12 muffins

from Confessions of a Fit Foodie

1 1/2 c gluten free 1:1 flour (can sub all purpose, whole wheat or oat flour)

1 t baking powder

1 t baking soda

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t salt

2 eggs

1 t apple cider vinegar

1/2 c maple syrup

1/2 c almond milk (or whatever milk you prefer)

1/4 c melted coconut oil

1 t vanilla extract

1 1/2 c grated fresh zucchini* (do not need to wring out the zucchini)

1/3 c chocolate chips (dairy free if desired)

*if your zucchini is super watery you can add 1/3 c old fashioned oats

Heat oven to 350 degrees and prepare muffin tin with parchment liners.  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients and set aside.  In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients, through vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.  Stir in zucchini, (oats if using), and chocolate chips.  Divide into 12 muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.