Paleo Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 large egg whites

• 1 cup finely ground almond meal (I like Bob’s Red Mill superfine)

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 cup unprocessed raw honey or maple syrup

• 1 cup grated zucchini, not squeezed

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line 12 muffins with muffin liners or spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites. Add in grated zucchini.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Add the zucchini and egg whites and stir with a spatula. Add the honey and vanilla and stir with the spatula until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin liners. 

4. Bake for 25 minutes- check that toothpick comes out clean, if not add another 4-5 minutes. Let cool and serve.