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Vegan Cooking At Home

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Rich, chocolatey, and fudgy! These easy vegan chocolate zucchini muffins are ready in 35 minutes or less and made with simple pantry ingredients. The zucchini creates a deliciously moist texture and you will hardly be able to detect the sneaky summer squash!

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Key Moments: 
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Method
04:17 Taste Test with Bryan
05:05 Recipe Cost

Ingredients: 
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (makes 12)
1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 3 tablespoon water)
1 cup (120 g)  all-purpose flour
½ cup (60 g) whole wheat flour (can use more all-purpose flour)
½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 
½ cup (115 g) cane sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
½ teaspoon sea salt 
½ cup (128 g) applesauce (or canola oil/melted vegan butter) 
½ cup (120 ml) plant based milk 
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup (120 g) zucchini, shredded (no need to peel just slice off the stem & bottom ends)
½ cup (95 g) chocolate chips , dairy-free (plus more for topping)

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*The cost of any products we mention and our recipe costs will vary depending on where you are located, what foods are in season, and how prices change over time. Our cost comparisons are meant to merely demonstrate potential savings.

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Vegan Burger & Sandwich Recipes

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About Kathryn

Hi, I'm Kathryn! An actress, the recipe creator here, and the face of TTT. My husband Bryan is behind-the-scenes of our photos and videos. We hope you enjoy our easy recipes that make vegan cooking at home… Tasty, Thrifty, and Timely!

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Vegan Main Dishes

  • Side view of a bowl of penne noodles covered in a fresh green pesto sauce. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes and smoked tofu are scattered through the pasta. Alfalfa sprouts garnish the top.
    Vegan Pesto Pasta with Smoked Tofu
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    TVP Taco "Meat" with Mushroom & Walnut
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    Simple Weeknight Pineapple Quinoa Stir-Fry

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