How to Make Dairy- and Gluten-Free Zucchini Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy muffin recipe that is both dairy- and gluten-free? Look no further! These Zucchini Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect treat for anyone with dietary restrictions or for those who just love a good, moist, and flavorful muffin. Packed with zucchini, orange zest, and dairy-free chocolate chips, these muffins are sure to become a household favorite.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 1 cup dairy-free and gluten-free chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup almond oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk (Optional)
  • 1 ⅓ cups gluten-free confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 47 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Mix almond flour, chocolate chips, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and frothy. Add brown sugar, almond oil, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in zucchini. Fold in almond flour mixture until well blended. Thin batter with almond milk if it appears too thick.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon orange zest in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until glaze is smooth. Spoon glaze over muffins. Let stand for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 46mg