Tips to get you started:

· Zucchini bread is a great way to use any extra-large plants you find hiding under the leaves of your garden!

· Before shredding the zucchini, cut the top and bottom off, and then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out any large seeds. Shred the zucchini on a box grater or in a food processor with shredding disc installed.

· Once the zucchini is shredded, place it in a clean kitchen towel and wring out excess liquid.

· These muffins freeze well, so I usually freeze half of the batch in an airtight container for grab and go breakfasts/treats down the road.

Prep time: 20-30 minutes

Cook time: 20-25 minutes          

Serves: 24 muffins

Ingredients:

3 Cups shredded zucchini

2 Large eggs

¾ Cup Coconut oil

2 Teaspoons baking soda

1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 Shot espresso, or 1 Oz strong coffee

¼ Cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ Cup packed brown sugar

¾ Cup granulated white sugar

1 Teaspoon sea salt

2 Cups all-purpose flour

1 Cup chocolate chips

Part one: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 12-cupcake tin with cupcake wrappers (or line one pan and repeat for batch 2). In a large mixing bowl whisk together oil, eggs, and coffee/espresso. Stir in the shredded zucchini.

Part two: To the bowl, add baking soda, cocoa powder, brown sugar, white sugar, and salt and stir well to combine.             

Part three: In small amounts, stir in the flour and when that is all well combined into the mix, stir in chocolate chips.

Part four: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter into each cupcake wrapper and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (note, if you hit a melted chocolate chip, it can deceive you!).

Part five: Cool the muffins on a wire rack, and store in an airtight container.

Serving suggestion:

Tiny chefs at home? They can help:

· Measure ingredients

· Grate the zucchini

· Place cupcake wrappers in the pan

Nutrition information:

Total Calories: 174 // Total Fat: 10 g // Cholesterol: 19 mg // Sodium: 184 mg // Total Carbohydrates: 19 g // Dietary Fiber: 2 g // Sugars: 10 g // Protein: 3 g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.