Dairy- and Gluten-Free Zucchini Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

My favorite muffin recipe is a chocolate chip orange zucchini bread recipe found on Allrecipes! But when I had to cut out dairy and gluten, I had to get creative to get the same satisfaction out of a healthier version. These turned out great! Be sure to add the glaze - it really makes the muffin.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.

Step 2

Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.

Step 3

Mix almond flour, chocolate chips, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.