Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Grate the zucchini then squeeze the clump with your hands over a strainer or bowl to remove the excess moisture.

Step 3

Add the flour, protein, baking soda, salt and sugar to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine.

Step 4

Add the drained zucchini and mix with a spatula until the zucchini is distributed and coated in flour.

Step 5

In a small bowl mix the applesauce, oil and vinegar together until well combined. Note that if you’re using coconut oil to make sure the applesauce is at room temperature otherwise it will cause the coconut oil to solidify.

Step 6

Add the applesauce mixture to the dry ingredients and fold together until all of the flour has been wetted. Add the chocolate chips and fold a few times to distribute..

Step 7

Spray a muffin pan with a light coating of non-stick cooking spray or lightly grease with oil or butter.

Step 8

Divide the dough between 10 of the muffin cups.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes then remove and let cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.

Step 10

Lift them out of the pan and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.