Zucchini Meatballs & Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

/
0 Comments
Are you guys ready for more Summer Squash recipes??? 

I can't wait to get this post started

Get ready to eat with your eyes

Here we go!
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
recipe from www.ohsheglows.com

 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water)
1-1/4 cup shredded zucchini, skin left on
1-1/4 cup almond milk
2 tsp almond milk
2 tsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat all purpose flour
1/3 cup cacao powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips 
2/3 cup walnuts optional



Preheat oven to 350 degrees 
Lightly spray tins with olive oil


Mix flax egg in small bowl and set aside



Grate zucchini and set aside



Mix almond milk and apple cider vinegar in small bowl and set aside

The mixture will curdle - vegan buttermilk


In large bowl mix flour, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar



Mix flax egg, almond milk mixture, maple syrup, vanilla 

Pour over dry ingredients


Stir until just combined

Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts, and shredded zucchini


Spoon batter into muffin tin filling 3/4 of the way full



Bake for 15 - 17 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched



Let muffins cool in tin for 5 minutes 

Remove and place on wire rack


Zucchini Meatballs
recipe adapted from www.circle-b-kitchen.com

3 medium zucchini chopped
1 cup grated asiago
1 cup grated pecorino cheese
2-3 tbs finely chopped basil
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups panko breadcrumbs for coating 
Chop zucchini and bring to boil in salted water
Cook for 4 minutes

Drain excess water for zucchini, transfer to sheet pan and let cool

Squeeze excess water from boiled zucchini


In mixing bowl add zucchini, asiago cheese, pecorino cheese, fresh basil leaves, eggs, and bread crumbs

Mix well until ingredients are well combined


Shape meatballs into golf sized balls with hands

Coat with meatball in panko bread crumbs


Heat olive oil in deep frying pan

Gently place meatballs into hot oil and let fry until golden crispy
Transfer to wire rack and allow excess oil to drain



Both of these recipes are delicious. Please Please Please try these bad boys out sometime soon. 

I hope you're enjoying Summer Squash week as much as I am


Blessings,

Mary 


You may also like

About Post Author

Hi! My name is Mary. I'm a Northern California chick who lost over 100 pounds about 7 years ago. I feature weekly challenges, healthy recipes, fun DIY crafts and much much more. Thanks for stopping by...Lets evolve together.

No comments:

About

My name is Mary! I was obese for most of my life, around 7 years ago I decided to take control of my life and successfully lost over 150 pounds. But that's just the beginning of my journey. Join me as I evolve into the person I was born to become. I love to cook, craft, read, and make people smile. I'm happy you've stumbled on by. Let’s Evolve Together.

Contact Form

Name

Email *

Message *

Hello

Hello
Former fat chick that loves to cook, exercise, craft and make people smile. Have fun poking around

Social

Eat Seasonally

Eat Seasonally

Search This Blog

Popular Posts

  • Challenge Tuesdays
    Today I challenge you to do this exercise for the next 7 days straight. I am living proof that small changes can evolve into...
  • Finding my new style and some facts about eye contact
    Hey there, My throat is getting better, it's still sore and I'm still coughing but at least I'm not getting any worst. I deci...
  • My Trip to London and the Enlgish Countryside
      I AM BACK!! DID YOU MISS ME? I enjoyed London like a proper lady, the accents, the food, the sights, the sounds, the p...
  • Stalkers
    Ok... This happens to me a every time I reach my physical goals, stalkers appeared out of nowhere. My definition of stalkers are men that fo...
  • Detox Time
    Hi friends I'm still feel a little under the weather but I'm a woman, and I can't let that slow me down. I've narrowe...