Delicious Chocolate Veggie Muffins recipe
It can be tough to find healthy recipes to please your picky eater. Why not try making these Chocolate Veggie Muffins which are sure to be a hit with your child.
Preparation Information/Details
Type of meal Snack | Time to prep 35 mins |
Time to cook 30 mins | Serves 14 muffins |
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins |
Content highlights
Type of meal Lunch |
Time to prep 35min |
Time to cook 20min |
Serves 4 people |
Allergens Nuts (almonds) ◦ milk (feta) |
Type of food Vegan, Gluten free |
These muffins are perfect for school lunchboxes.
You can use any AptaGrow product to make this recipe, just make sure you check the preparation instructions on your tin so you know how much powder to add per serving.
AptaGrow is a Food for Special Medical Purposes. Use under medical supervision.
Equipment
Chopping board
Knife
Pastry brush
Oven
Muffin trays
Whisk
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Grater
Measuring cup
Ingredients
- 250 g plain flour
- 1 serve of AptaGrow powder (e.g. 7 level scoops of AptaGrow 3+)
- 25 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 50 g extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 200 g banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup grated zucchini, unpeeled
- 1 cup grated carrot, peeled
- 160 g chocolate chips
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, AptaGrow, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, eggs, vanilla, banana, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the grated zucchini and carrot.
Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Fill the prepared muffin tins until the cups are 3/4 full. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Leave to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition information per serving
If using AptaGrow 1+
| 6 SCOOPS | |
| Energy (kcal) | 213 |
| Protein (g) | 5.0 |
| Fat (g) | 9.0 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 27.1 |
| Fibre (g) | 2.4 |
If using AptaGrow 3+
| 6 SCOOPS | 7 SCOOPS | |
| Energy (kcal) | 214 | 215 |
| Protein (g) | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Fat (g) | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 27.1 | 27.3 |
| Fibre (g) | 2.4 | 2.5 |
If using AptaGrow 6+
| 7 SCOOPS | 8 SCOOPS | |
| Energy (kcal) | 215 | 217 |
| Protein (g) | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Fat (g) | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 27.5 | 27.7 |
| Fibre (g) | 2.4 | 2.5 |
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