I recently was sent Quick and Easy Low-Cal Vegan Comfort Food to review. It has now become my new go to resource for a food pick me up, without feeling all that guilty after wards. I’m incredibly excited to share the Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with pecans.
Vegan Comfort Food was written by Alicia C. Simpson and all of the recipes have fewer then 350 calories per serving. In this cookbook you will find one hundred and fifty satisfying, yet calorie conscious recipes. It’s a great way to change your lifestyle, you can still have those yummy foods but in a healthier version. You will also find options for daily menus, if you’re new to the vegan lifestyle or just want to switch up your daily diet.
I’m far from being vegan. I love steak, chicken and all things meat but I do my best once a week to incorporate meatless meals to the mix. I do believe that too much meat isn’t always healthy. With that in mind, I began searching for new menu ideas and I was surprised to find baking options in this book. I never thought about baking needing to be vegan. The animal products never crossed my mind. I found a recipe for Chocolate Pecan Zucchini Muffins and went to town. The results: absolutely freaking amazing.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
- 1/2 cup plain almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 cup Earth Balance margarine, softened (butter is fine, it just won’t be vegan)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
196 calories, 2g protein, 2g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0g mono fat, 27g carb, 1g fiber, 16g sugar, 19mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 204 mg sodium.
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Sounds like the perfect cookbook for a vegetarian who likes to eat as healthy as possible – aka myself
Thanksk for sharing!
I am not vegan, but those look great. I think my boys would love them! THanks for sharing
I’m not either
These are freaking delicious.
We aren’t vegan either but these muffins look delicious. Love that you can mix a bit of vegetables in there without the kids knowing. Always a good thing!
Those look yummy! I love using agave nectar for baking.
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Oh yum!! These sounds so delicious! I’m always looking for new ways to make muffins and these sound great! Thanks for sharing
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I have this cook book! I’m not vegan but got it sent to me….This looks like something I would try as I just made zucchini/banana muffins. I’d use butter, butter, butter
Yum!
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I used butter. I don’t “believe” in margarine anymore. It’s a great cookbook hey? I had it sent to me too and I have really enjoyed some of the recipes.
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That sounds like an interesting cookbook. I love zucchini in quick breads and muffins and will pin this one for a future baking time.
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These sound really tasty!
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These sound so good! I love zucchini bread
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Thanks! They are really good and hit the spot when I’m having a chocolate craving.
Those sound amazing!
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Yumm, these sound amazing. I love zucchini muffins.
I have a friend that this would make a perfect gift for!!!
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What a tasty sounding recipe! I have always been curious about zucchini in dessert recipes, but many have raved about this healthy combination.
Jenna
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What an interesting cookbook! I have used zucchini for baking (normally with chocolate as well) and it’s awesome.
These muffins look tasty (and healthy)! Thanks for sharing.
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I might just make these today! Thanks for the recipe!
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