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Courgette, Coconut & Lime Muffins [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Courgette Muffins with Coconut and Lime

Coconut and lime give these courgette muffins a delicious flavour.
5 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch, Healthy & Easy Muffin Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Desserts
Cuisine English
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 243 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl
12-hole muffin tin

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 chia eggs [2 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp of water] or 2 beaten organic eggs
  • 200 g grated courgettes
  • 125 g plain flour
  • 125 g wholemeal flour
  • 175 g golden caster sugar
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • zest and juice of 2 limes
  • 75 ml coconut oil
  • 50 ml non dairy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 80 g of shredded coconut
  • extra shredded coconut to sprinkle on top of muffins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to Fan 180°C / 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Place 12 large paper baking cases in a muffin tin.
  • Prepare chia egg by mixing 2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds with 6 Tbsp of water. Set aside for 10 mins.
    2 chia eggs [2 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp of water] or 2 beaten organic eggs
  • Sieve flours, golden caster sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate soda and salt in the large bowl of a food processor.
    125 g plain flour , 125 g wholemeal flour , 175 g golden caster sugar , 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Add grated courgettes and chia eggs (or beaten eggs) to dry ingredients. Mix well.
    200 g grated courgettes
  • Add the coconut oil, lime zest, lime juices, vanilla, non-dairy milk and shredded coconut. Mix well until all combined.
    zest and juice of 2 limes, 75 ml coconut oil , 50 ml non dairy milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 80 g of shredded coconut
  • Carefully spoon into each muffin paper baking case in the muffin tin to 3/4 height.
  • Top each muffin with some extra shredded coconut.
    extra shredded coconut to sprinkle on top of muffins
  • Place in the oven for around 20mins. Insert a skewer to check they are cooked. The skewer should come out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 233mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg

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Courgette Muffins with Coconut and Lime

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/courgette-muffins-with-coconut-and-lime/