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Zucchini Chocolate Chip and Fig Protein Muffins

March 28, 2025

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Zucchini Chocolate Chip & Fig Protein Muffins

This is not only a really easy and healthy recipe, but it actually really IS delicious too!
Perfect for the entire family and this is another recipe I leaned on throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Such a better alternative to any chemical, sugar laced muffin (that is basically everywhere you turn these days).
We like to use dried figs but you could also use other ingredients too like dates. Our 2 yr old is obsessed and as are we, so try this out.
Gluten Free, All Natural and Protein-packed.
Enjoy!

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 zucchini shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1/2 half banana ripe
  • 1/2 cup dried figs about 8 or dates work
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 2 scoops whey protein vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • dash of cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt
  • *Chocolate chips for topping optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Place all the ingredients in a food processor (or blender) except chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into a greased or lined muffin tin. Now sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Bake 15-18 mins until tops spring back when touched. Enoy!

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