CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

Makes 12 Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups wholemeal flour (or normal)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

• 1/2 cup of rice malt syrup (or honey)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup of milk

• 1 large zucchini, grated

• 1/2 cup of dark mini choc chips

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a muffin tray with muffin cases or lightly spray the tray with olive oil spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt).

3. In a second bowl, combine the wet ingredients (coconut oil, rice malt syrup, vanilla, eggs and milk). Then stir in the grated zucchini.

4. Fold in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Don’t overmix.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips.

6. Fill the muffin holes until they are 3/4 full. Bake for 20 – 24 minutes or until cooked through.