Paleo Zucchini Muffins

Paleo Zucchini Muffins are made with coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla for a comfort food-style grain-free muffin recipe! Add a dash of coconut cream for an even softer consistency! These muffins are a delicious way to start the day, and they’re super-easy to make! {Paleo}

I had no intention of doing three zucchini recipes this week, but one recipe led to another, and here we are. Three incredible baked zucchini recipes with a sweet twist. We started with Paleo Zucchini Bread, topped with cinnamon and coconut sugar, followed by Paleo Zucchini Brownies, topped with melted chocolate and coarse sea salt.

Now we’re turning the bread into muffins for a quick breakfast treat. And when I made Paleo Zucchini Muffins, all I could think about were the moments during calm early mornings, before chaos strikes. Those moments when you’re holding a warm cup of tea or coffee. Those moments when you have your thoughts to yourself. And I thought, yep, Paleo Zucchini Muffins get it. They’re uncomplicated and absolutely satisfying. Nutmeg and allspice ooze comfort vibes. And the double dose of coconut sugar and cinnamon doesn’t hurt either. The overall effect is heavenly.

So let’s make a batch of Paleo Zucchini Muffins together! Calm mornings with a muffin in one hand and a warm tea or coffee in the other await us!

PALEO ZUCCHINI MUFFINS INGREDIENTS

Cinnamon muffins are one of my favorite ways to start the day! I love them with tea or coffee, too. And if you need a muffin to go with your coffee or tea, then these Paleo Zucchini Muffins are perfect! You’ll need:

• Fresh zucchini. Two and half cups, chopped/minced/shredded and drained. Remove as much of the excess water from the zucchini as possible. And just as soon as you think the zucchini is drained, it’s best to check one more time. You’d be surprised just how much water zucchini holds.
• Dry ingredients: Almond flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
• Wet ingredients: Eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar. Optional ingredient: One tablespoon of coconut cream (or full-fat coconut milk with the cream skimmed off the top) to make these Paleo Zucchini Muffins even sweeter and softer.
• Topping: Cinnamon and coconut sugar.

HOW TO MAKE PALEO ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

Below are the steps to make your own Paleo Zucchini Muffins! 

1. Set oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with 12 muffin cups. Set aside.
2. In a small dish, combine the coconut sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Shred or mince 2.5 cups of zucchini and place the zucchini on a thin cloth (a thick paper towel or thick napkin will also work). Lay another thin cloth on top and begin pressing down with the heel of your hand to extract excess water. Do this several times. Then bring the corners of the cloth up, and while standing over a bowl or sink, ring out any leftover water. Set drained zucchini aside. If available, place the drained zucchini on a fresh, dry towel to capture any remaining water.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the dry ingredients by combining the almond flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
5. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the melted coconut oil, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar. Fold in the shredded zucchini. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently stir them together.
6. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup approximately 3/4 full of batter. Then sprinkle the coconut sugar and cinnamon mixture over each muffin. Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating the pan once during the baking process. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 10-20 minutes before serving.
7. Cover leftovers and store at room temperature for 24 hours or for two to three days in the refrigerator.

ZUCCHINI GALORE!!!!

If you are in the mood for more zucchini recipes then put your eyes on these treats:

Sweet Desserts

• Paleo Zucchini Bread
• Paleo Zucchini Brownies

Savory Dishes

• Easy Veggie Noodle Sauté
• Italian Shrimp Scampi Zoodle Bowl
• Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Pesto Zoodle Bowl
• Cilantro Lime Shrimp Zoodle Bowl

Spiriteds, I hope this recipe finds you well! Take care, stay safe, and know that I’m glad you’re a part of tis community. ❤️

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