Oh, the zucchini! It won’t stop. Even though I planted only one heirloom Crostata Romanesco variety of zucchini this summer (and just one plant, mind you), I’m still swimming in big, fat organically-grown zucchini. #realfoodproblems This particular grain-free Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffin recipe was born from an overly large zucchini that was hiding beneath the tomatoes and pumpkin and a friend’s request for “something chocolatey without all the sugar.” Easier said than done, right? With a little experimentation and lots of shredding I finally nailed it.

I started with a basic grain-free banana bread (kind of like this one) but the texture was really spongy with the addition of the zucchini, more like a baked custard than bread, so I swapped out one of the ripe bananas for a green plantain (somewhere between super green and yellow, to be exact) and that was the ticket. Their texture is unbelievable and similar to a grain-free muffin (dare I say it’s similar to a ‘regular’ muffin? It pretty much is). My entire family and Stacie have declared them to be perfectly chocolatey and just sweet enough to be a treat without any evidence of the vegetables <— which as you know, is a big deal if you’ve got picky eaters. Not too shabby considering the fact that I can’t even taste them because of the eggs. Good thing I paid attention in those Food Science classes back in college to know a little about basic baking chemistry. 

Just look at that crumb! It’s the real deal, folks, and the perfect way to use up those humongous zucchini hiding in the garden…or the ones that show up on your doorstep or the front seat of your car during the night. Zucchini ditching is real for us midwesterners. 

Change it up!

To make these Grain-free Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins nut-free, simply replace the almond butter with sunflower seed butter. This recipe can also be made using a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan (I find that this one works the best) – bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack in the pan for 5-10 minutes before turning out onto the rack and allowing to cool completely before slicing or storing.

Made with Pure Indian Foods 100% Grass-fed Ghee and Organic Ceylon Cinnamon

It’s time to put those zucchini to good use with these Grain-free Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins!

 

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