Hidden Zucchini Chocolate Muffins

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Makes:10–12 muffins • Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 18–22 Minutes

I N G R E D I E N T S

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• 1 1/4 cups wholemeal flour

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled

• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 egg

• 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 medium)

• 1 ripe banana, mashed

• 1/2 cup milk of choice

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

D I R E C T I O N S

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray.

2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and egg.

4. Stir in mashed banana and shredded zucchini.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

6. Fold through chocolate chips.

7. Spoon mixture into muffin tray, filling each about 3/4 full.

8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a skewer comes out mostly clean.

9. Cool slightly before removing from tray.

N o t e :

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.