Posted May 13, 2018, Updated Sep 30, 2021 I am unquestionably a morning person. Having healthy breakfasts on hand and ready to go, like these Paleo Zucchini Muffins, or these Spinach Muffins, is absolutely critical for me. The less time I spend making breakfast, the more peace and quiet and I can enjoy in the early morning hours before my kids wake up. I have tried my fair share of healthy muffin recipes, and these paleo zucchini banana muffins are our favorites. They have everything I’m looking for to start our day well. They’re made with a handful of nutritious ingredients including fruit, veggies, protein and fiber! Plus they actually taste good. They are freezer-friendly so you can make a large batch and enjoy them all week long.
How to make Paleo Zucchini Muffins
Here are a few tips on how to make these Paleo Zucchini Banana Muffins!
Use a Vitamix.
It shouldn’t be a surprise to you that I recommend using a Vitamix to make these muffins! No other blender is powerful enough to make the zucchini completely undetectable, which, if you have a picky eater, is very important.
Let the batter rest
Once you have blended the batter, let it rest before adding the chocolate chips for 3-5 minutes. This allows the coconut oil to soak in some of the moisture and thickens the batter substantially!
Store/Freeze
Let the muffins cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. They last in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to two months.
Paleo Zucchini Banana Muffins: Substitutions
These muffins are perfect as-is. However, if you must, here are a few potential substitutions.
Coconut sugar. Any granulated sugar can be used in this recipe. Just be sure that you choose a variety that complies with your dietary needs.Coconut oil. Grass-fed butter or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil.Chocolate chips. These are optional but recommended! Really you can use any mix-in that you’d like, the possibilities are endless! You can also use cinnamon chips (although they are not paleo they are delicious)!Banana. You can replace the banana with applesauce.
Paleo Chocolate Chips & Bars
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out which chocolate chips are Paleo, so I’ll discuss some of my favorite healthier chocolate options!
Hu Kitchen Chocolate Gems. This is my favorite paleo chocolate. These gems are delicious and easy to toss into cookies (no bar chopping required). Hu Kitchen Dark Chocolate Bars. You can also buy dark chocolate bars and chop them up to toss into these paleo chocolate chip cookies. Lily’s Dark Chocolate. They make chips and bars that are stevia sweetened, low carb, keto, etc. Enjoy Life Foods Dark Chocolate Chips are a good option that are vegan, dairy-free but not fully paleo.
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