Even more things to bake with a 20 inch Zucchini- Part 2- Zucchini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Now for Part 2 of the wonderful world of leftover shredded zucchini! I actually started shredding the zucchini for the loafs from the other day and had so much leftover, I had to make another healthy recipe. So here I present to you- Zucchini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.

Here's a real nice closeup of the ingredients- BEFORE.

 and delicious AFTER.  Now here's how to get there:

Skinny Zucchini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

(Adapted from http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2013/08/skinny-zucchini-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins-healthy-low-fat/)

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

    1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

    2 small to medium ripe bananas, mashed

    1 teaspoon melted coconut oil

    1/4 cup honey

    1 teaspoon vanilla

    2 egg whites

    1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)

    2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

    1/3 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt (I used Fage)

    1/2 cup mini or regular chocolate chips (I like mini)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and generously spray inside of liners with nonstick cooking spray.

Squeeze shredded zucchini of excess water with a paper towel! This is an important step.

In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon; set aside.

In bowl of an electric mixer, add mashed banana, oil, honey, vanilla and eggs; mix until smooth. Add in zucchini, applesauce, and yogurt and beat again until well combined. Slowly mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Remember not to over mix the batter — we want moist muffins! Gently fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.

Evenly divide batter into muffin cups. The batter will probably reach the top of each muffin liner, but that’s okay — we’re making big muffins! Alternatively you can reduce the size and bake 15 muffins. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Enjoy!-

Nutrition Information (makes 12 muffins)

Serving size: 1 muffin Calories: 153 Fat: 4.4g Carbohydrates: 27.2g Sugar: 12.6g Fiber: 3.0g Protein: 4.3g

So golden brown with flecks of green!

Ok, couldn't wait, these ware warm from the oven. These were totally awesome and delicious and very nutritious, low fat, high flavour treat!