Chocolate Strawberry Zucchini Muffins

These grain free muffins are sweetened with fruit instead of added sugars, lowering its glycemic effect. The cocoa powder, pumpkin seeds and strawberries provide magnesium, potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and polyphenols like flavonoids, all which support a healthy heart so why not enjoy this as a healthy treat on Valentine’s day with a loved one!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 3 medium bananas
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 10 ounces of frozen strawberries
  • 3/4 cup zucchini, shredded
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds, chopped

 

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Take strawberries out of freezer and let thaw.
  • Shred the zucchini with a grater or use a food processor.
  • Combine all dry ingredients into a large bowl: almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  • In a food processor, combine dates, bananas, eggs, apple cider vinegar and coconut oil.
  • Transfer mixture from the food processor to the bowl with the dry ingredients and blend until completely combined.
  • Add in the strawberries, zucchini and pumpkin seeds.
  • Pour batter evenly into muffin tins.
  • Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

 


Latest Articles

  • Summer’s Simplest Medicine

    Summer’s Simplest Medicine

    Every year, I count the days until I can once again step outside my kitchen door and snip fresh herbs to add to whatever I’m cooking. The first signs of chives pushing through the soil each spring feel like a small celebration, and I have to resist the urge to harvest them too soon. By…

  • What Causes Migraines? A Functional Medicine Look

    What Causes Migraines? A Functional Medicine Look

    What Causes Migraines? A Functional Medicine Look at the Root Causes Migraines don’t have a single cause. In a recent conversation on The Dr. Mark Hyman Show, UltraWellness Center’s Dr. Todd LePine and Dr. Mark Hyman discuss why a migraine diagnosis describes a symptom pattern rather than a cause — and why two people with…

  • Eat Your Greens: The Science-Backed Strategy for a Sharper Brain

    Eat Your Greens: The Science-Backed Strategy for a Sharper Brain

    Why Leafy Greens Are Brain Fuel If you are looking for a single, evidence-based habit to protect your cognitive health, the data points to your produce drawer. Research confirms that consistently consuming nutrient-dense green leafy vegetables is a foundational pillar for maintaining mental clarity and preventing age-related decline. The Evidence: Can You “Eat Yourself Younger”? Recent…