Cocoa courgette muffins

Serves: 12
Prep: 15
Cook: 20

These scrumptious muffins are something to rave about! The combination of cocoa and a crunchy crumb makes them a crowd pleaser, and with hidden veg! They're a perfect lunchbox addition or afternoon snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup SanitariumTM Low GI Cocoa and Roasted Hazelnut GranolaTM plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • ¾ cup wholemeal flour
  • ¾ self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 medium courgettes
  • 1 large, ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup rice bran oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup good quality dark chocolate chips

Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 180
  2. Step 2

    Place 1 cup
  3. Step 3

    Grate courgettes into a clean tea towel, then squeeze out the excess moisture. Place in a large bowl along with banana and all remaining wet ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined, then spoon mixture into muffin cases.
  4. Step 4

    Mix chocolate chips with remaining