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Chickpea Flour Zucchini Muffins {Grain-Free, Vegan, Oil-Free}

Chickpea flour zucchini muffins made in one bowl with no fuss, and minimal muss! They are vegan, grain-free, oil-free, and loaded with healthy goodness.

Got zucchini?

Whether you have a final haul from your late summer garden, or a jumbo zucchini “gifted” by a friend or neighbor, I’ve got a great new spin on zucchini bread that will make you celebrate your bounty.

It’s my 1-Bowl Zucchini Muffins, which are

*Vegan
*Grain-Free
*Oil-Free

Chickpea Flour: A perfect grain-free flour for vegan baking

When you taste one of these muffins, you will wonder how something so humble–and so nutritious–can be so scrumptious. You will also wonder how the heck it can be grain-free, oil-free and vegan, too!

The answer is as simple as the ingredients. Chickpea flour takes the place of grain flour, delivering fiber and protein while also yielding muffins that taste as if they were made with all-purpose flour.

An ample amount of zucchini (2 cups!) creates muffins with a moist, tender texture. Flaxseed meal–rich in Omega-3 fatty acids–heightens the tenderness. In combination, these two super-ingredients eliminate any need for oil in the batter!

I steered clear of making these muffins overly sweet, too. I added 1/4 cup of coconut palm sugar (that comes to 1 teaspoon per muffin), but you can use any granulated sweetener you prefer. Since the batter is eggless and wheat-free, feel free to sweeten to taste before baking.

I confess that I have been breakfasting and snacking on these muffins A LOT these past few days. They are delicious, yes, but they really fuel me and refuel me for busy days and workouts. I especially like to gobble one after a run because zucchini is high in potassium (much needed after a super-sweaty run!). Zucchini is high in folate and fiber, too.

Oh, and be sure to leave the peel on the zucchini! The dark green peel contains beta carotene, which helps to keep your eyes, skin, and immunity at their finest! Talk about a small yet mighty muffin!

How to Make the Zucchini Muffins

It will take no more than a few minutes, and one bowl, to mix a batch of these muffins, followed by about 20 minutes in the oven.

It is very important to divide the batter between all 12 cups of a standard muffin pan. Making bigger muffins (i.e., filling the cups beyond 1/2 to 2/3 cup full) will make you sad: the muffins will rise (hooray!) and then collapse (boo!). Grain-free vegan batters have their quirks.

I do not recommend baking this batter in a large (e.g., 9×5-inch) loaf pan, either, for the same rise & fall issue. Very small loaf pans (e.g., 5-inch long) will work fine, but larger sizes are a gamble.

When made into 12 muffins, they are perfect.

Happy baking, all!

More Delectable Vegan & Gluten-Free Zucchini Recipes:

Individual Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal (oil-free)

Healthy Zucchini Oat Bread (oil-free)

3-Ingredient Zucchini Soccatas (chickpea flour omelets)

4-Ingredient Zucchini Skillet Flatbreads

Coconut Flour Zucchini Cookies (grain-free)

Coconut Flour Zucchini Brownies {oil-free, grain-free}

Zucchini Oat Breakfast Cookies 

Vegan Almond Flour Zucchini Muffins {grain-free, oil-free}

Chickpea Flour Zucchini Muffins {Grain-Free, Vegan, Oil-Free}

Chickpea Flour Zucchini Muffins {Grain-Free, Vegan, Oil-Free}

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes

Chickpea flour zucchini muffins made in one bowl with no fuss, and minimal muss! They are vegan, grain-free, oil-free, and loaded with healthy goodness.

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/3 cups (150 g) chickpea flour
  • 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons nondairy milk (I used almond milk)
  • 8 ounces coarsely grated unpeeled zucchini (2 cups, lightly packed)
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 12 cups of a standard size muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the chickpea flour, flaxseed meal, coconut sugar, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt, breaking up any and all lumps in the chickpea flour.
  3. Add the applesauce, milk and vanilla to chickpea mixture, stirring until blended. Add the zucchini, stirring until well-blended.
  4. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups (they should only be roughly 1/2 full). Sprinkle tops with walnuts.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 19 to 23 minutes until golden brown, tops are firm to the touch, and a toothpick inserted near the center of a muffin comes out with only moist crumbs attached

Notes

Storage: Store the completely cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, the refrigerator for 1 week, or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Sweetener Options: An equal amount of your favorite granular or liquid sweetener can be used in place of the coconut sugar.

Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 muffin
Amount Per Serving Calories 87Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 0.3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 163.8mgCarbohydrates 14.3gFiber 2.2gSugar 6.6gProtein 3.2g

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Cali

Thursday 14th of December 2023

Hello

Do you think I can use carrots instead of the zucchini please?

Camilla

Friday 22nd of December 2023

I am sure that would work, Cali :)

Sasha

Thursday 24th of November 2022

Do I need to strain the zucchini?

Camilla

Monday 28th of November 2022

Hi Sasha, No, no straining needed.

Lillia

Monday 9th of August 2021

These are fantastic! They came out perfectly, just like the photo. I added chopped pecans on top. I’ll make these again, ASAP!

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