Light and tender, these gluten-free double chocolate carrot zucchini muffins are incredibly moist, fluffy, and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for breakfast or an easy snack, these muffins offer a delicious way to incorporate vegetables in a sweet treat that even picky eaters will love!
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with coconut oil to prevent sticking.
In a large bowl, add the eggs, apple sauce, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk for about 1-2 minutes until slightly frothy.
3 large eggs, ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce, ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Sift the almond flour, cacao powder, baking soda, and sea salt into the wet ingredients. Gently stir until just combined, taking care not to over-mix.
2 cups fine blanched almond flour, ⅓ cup cacao powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Carefully fold in the shredded zucchini, carrot, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
¾ cup shredded zucchini, ½ cup shredded carrot, ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. The muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
If your almond flour and cacao powder are lumpy, pass through a sieve to break up lumps and fluff dry ingredients. This will add more aeration to the batter and the inside of your muffins will be fluffier.
If the shredded zucchini is really moist, squeeze in a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Store in an airtight container on the counter for a couple of days or in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.