Gluten free chocolate zucchini muffins are a delicious treat to enjoy for breakfast or for a snack!
I have another zucchini recipe for you!
This time we are having a sweet treat to celebrate. Thank you so much for your sweet comments on this post. It was a rough week last week, and I appreciate your kind words. But, good news! My mom will be back home tomorrow…she was in the hospital for two weeks, but she’s getting stronger, and she’s able to head home. Hooray!
We had someone give us a couple of zucchinis, so I’ve been trying to use them up. Maybe you are in a similar situation…if so, I highly recommend these gluten free chocolate zucchini muffins. The are so rich and chocolatey, and best of all, they’re gluten free and vegan!
I used a mixture of oat flour and gluten free flour in these. The oat flour helps keep these chocolate zucchini muffins super moist, and it’s a healthy grain, too.
Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins.
These gluten free chocolate zucchini muffins are a rich, chocolatey treat!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed meal
- 6 Tablespoons water
- 3/4 cups zucchini shredded
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup gluten free oat flour
- 3/4 cup gluten free flour blend
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup organic canola oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2/3 cup dairy free chocolate chips plus a 1/3 of a cup for on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- In a small bowl, make the flax eggs: Mix the flax seed and water together and let sit for a few minutes until it forms a gel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the flax eggs, the canola oil, the zucchini, and the 1/4 cup of water. Mix well, and add a bit more water if it seems too dry.
- Stir in the 2/3 cup of dairy free chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
These gluten free chocolate zucchini muffins are:
- perfect for packing in school lunches
- free of the top 8 allergens
- decadent, rich, and delicious!
These were really good, and they sure didn’t last long over here. :)
Have you made any zucchini recipes lately?
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These are great!
Just made these – they look and smell so good, though they were difficult to mix…
looking forward to the taste test :)
I have to be honest, I think these are the BEST looking chocolate muffins (gluten free) that I have seen They look perfect! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :) I can’t wait to see what you share this week! Its LIVE!
Cindy
Thanks, Cindy!
What healthy chocolate muffins! I bet these are great for kids. They think they’re getting chocolate, but really they’re eating a healthy, veggie packed muffin. Looks delicious Kelly!
I’m glad to hear your mom will be coming home – sending well wishes and prayers your way Kelly. These muffins look so rich and chocolatey – I can’t believe you snuck so many good things in them! Pinned :)
I’m glad to hear that your mom will be able to come home. And these muffins look delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Gosh these look so yummy, my friend is gluten free and I would love to make her some of these, she does eat eggs and I don’t have any flax seed – could I use eggs? if so how many?? thank you for the lovely recipe.
Hi Lorna, Yes, you can go ahead and use two real eggs. Depending on the size, you may be able to use a little less water later on on the recipe (where it says 1/4 cup of water). I hope she likes them!
ANOTHER zucchini recipe? STOP IT haha.
LOVE the look of this- your pictures are beautifl. Talented pretty bee.
Thank you so much, Arman! :)
These look delicious!! So chocolately!
I’m glad that your mum is feeling better :)
These sound delicious too. I am definitely going to make these at the weekend,
Thanks, Danni!
I’m all about zucchini recently and I’ve constantly had it in the kitchen, so I totally need to dedicate some of it to these delicious muffins! They look amazing, and I love that they’re GF! Pinned :)
So glad to hear that your mom is doing better!
These muffins look delicious. Been meaning to use up some of my zucchini, so I’m definitely going to try these out!
That’s so great that your mom is doing better, Kelly! And these muffins look absolutely perfect! I love that you added zucchini in here. I always have loads of it lying around my kitchen in the summer!
Glad to hear your mother is doing better! These chocolate zucchini muffins can brighten up anyone’s day!
I love it, I think zucchini and chocolate naturally go together.
Glad to hear that your mom is doing much better!
And zucchini muffins are the BEST—combined with chocolate to mask any “green” flavors and you’ll fool everyone! ;)
Happy to hear your Mom is feeling better! These look like such a delicious treat! Love using zucchini in baked goods. Pinned!
I’m so glad to hear your mom will be returning home soon and I hope she is feeling better!! These muffins are absolutely to die for! I must make them asap – LOVE chocolate and zucchini together! Definitely the perfect treat to soothe your soul when you’ve had a rough go at it :D
So glad your mom is doing better and on her way home! These muffins look like such a yummy treat – pinned!