Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are gluten-free, vegan, and packed with protein. These double chocolate zucchini protein muffins are naturally sweetened and taste so decadent!

Chocolate and zucchini might sound like a strange combination, but trust me you are going to want to bake up a batch. These double chocolate healthy zucchini muffins are rich, delicious, and taste like a brownie. Packed with plenty of protein, healthy fats, and fiber you will want them for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Chocolate zucchini muffins are gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based

You will love Double Chocolate Zucchini Protein Muffins because:

Chocolate zucchini muffins are moist and rich-tasting
These healthy muffins are filled with zucchini but taste like brownies
They are gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based
Chocolate zucchini muffins are easy to freeze and save for later
These healthy muffins are high in protein with over 8 grams of protein in each muffin

HDouble Chocolate Zucchini Protein Muffins are made with:

Oats: gluten-free whole grain with fiber and antioxidants
Almond Flour: a grain-free and gluten-free flour that is higher in protein and fiber
Protein Powder: chocolate protein powder to give this recipe a boost of protein
Cacao powder: a chocolate superfood that gives this smoothie the rich decadent taste
Zucchini: high-fiber and low-calorie vegetable that is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C
Ground flaxseeds: made with flax eggs to keep these muffins vegan. Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fats, fiber, and loaded with nutrients
Maple syrup: maple syrup to sweeten these muffins but honey will also work
Coconut oil: a little melted coconut oil for healthy fats
Milk: I use almond, coconut, or cashew milk
Chocolate chips: mini or regular-size chocolate chips for double chocolate muffins

Recipe Tips:

For this recipe, we are blending oats into oat flour. Never made oat flour before? Check out this post for tips.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Mix the flour into your wet ingredients until it’s just combined.
These healthy chocolate zucchini muffins are freezer-friendly. When you are ready to enjoy reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or thaw at room temperature.
I use cacao powder for a more nutritious version of cocoa powder, but cocoa powder will work just as well in this recipe.
Keep these muffins vegan by using dairy-free chocolate chips. I like to use mini chocolate chips but whatever you have on hand will work.
Replace flax eggs with 3 eggs
Want to leave out the protein powder? You can omit, but make sure to increase oats to 1 1/2 cups and almond flour to 1 1/2 cups

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