Gluten-Free Zucchini Protein Muffins
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Protein Muffins
September 13, 2023 | Balanced Breakfasts, Healthy Recipes, Smart Snacks, Sweet TreatsSavor the last golden days of summer with our healthy Gluten-Free Zucchini Protein Muffins. Ideal for a post-workout recharge or a delicious afternoon bite!
Gluten-Free Zucchini Protein Muffins: Your Perfect Transition into Autumn
Hello Stability Nutrition Friends,
Wednesday is here, and that means we have another great recipe for you!
As we say goodbye to summer and feel the first hints of fall in the air, it's time for a recipe that seamlessly bridges the two seasons. Today, I have an incredibly satisfying treat for you - my Gluten-Free Zucchini Protein Muffins. Whether you're craving a satisfying post-workout snack, need some mid-week meal prep inspiration, or simply looking for a quick afternoon pick-me-up, these muffins have you covered!
What Makes These Muffins Stand Out?
Packed with Protein: The inclusion of Protein Powder adds a nutritional punch to these muffins. Each bite provides a healthy dose of protein, making them perfect for muscle recovery or maintaining energy levels throughout the day.
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free: Made with almond and brown rice flours, unsweetened almond milk and almond butter, these muffins are a delicious option for those avoiding gluten and dairy, without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: In addition to zucchini, these muffins include overripe bananas for natural sweetness, almond butter for healthy fats, and optional walnuts and hemp seeds for extra crunch.
Your Muffin, Your Choice: Feel free to customize! Add chocolate chips for a sweet twist, cranberries for a hint of tart, or orange zest for a little zing. Do you like your muffins extra crunchy? Go ahead and increase the amount of walnuts!
Ideal Anytime Fuel
The versatility of these muffins can't be overstated. Fresh from the oven, they make a warm and comforting breakfast as the mornings grow colder. They're also an excellent post-workout snack, packed with protein to aid in muscle recovery. Need an afternoon perk? They have the nutrients to stave off the midday slump.
Storage Tips:
These keep well for about 5 days in the refrigerator. If you need them to last longer, just put them in a zip-top bag and freeze. When you're ready to enjoy, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or reheat in the oven.
Gluten-Free Zucchini Protein Muffins
Savor the last golden days of summer with our healthy Gluten-Free Zucchini Protein Muffins. Ideal for a quick breakfast, post-workout refuel, or a delicious afternoon snack.
Author: Elisa | Stability Nutrition
Yield: 12 muffins
Ingredients
½ cup almond flour
½ cup brown rice flour
⅓ cup plant based protein powder, or your favorite protein powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
⅛ tsp sea salt
2 overripe bananas
2 eggs
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
⅓ cup almond butter
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup raisins
1 cup grated zucchini
⅓ cup chopped walnuts + 2 Tbsp for topping (optional)
1 Tbsp Hemp seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a standard-sized muffin pan with muffin liners.
In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients: almond flour, brown rice flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt.
In a separate smaller mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Crack the eggs into the mashed bananas and whisk until well combined. Add in the almond milk and stir again. Add the almond butter, apple cider vinegar and vanilla, and whisk until no lumps appear and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently mix until the dry ingredients absorb all the liquid. Fold in the walnuts and zucchini, and mix well.
Evenly distribute into the parchment lined muffin pan. Top with the extra walnuts, and hemp seeds..
Bake at 350° F for about 25-30 minutes until puffed up, golden brown, and spring back when touched.
Remove from the oven and let cool. When handleable, remove from the muffin tins and let cool on a wire rack.
Enjoy!
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