Zucchini Protein Muffins

LOVE being able to pick fresh zucchini and vegetables from my garden. These muffins are a SIMPLE and healthy snack and kid approved!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (optional) (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp himalayan salt
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup egg whites
  • 3 cups grated zucchini ( squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts


Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray muffin pans with nonstick spray ( or grease with coconut oil).
  • Combine all ingredients together, except zucchini.
  • Once combined, gently stir in zucchini and walnuts.
  • Divide evenly amongst muffin tins.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 25 mins or until done.

 

Makes 20 muffins – per muffin 119 Calories, 16gr Carbs, 4gr Fat, 6gr protein, 4gr Sugar, 2gr Fiber