Ingredients

  • 3 cups sprouted spelt flour or sprouted whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg, or 2 large egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 3/4 cup light agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Freshly grated zest of 1 orange
  • 2 cups grated zucchini, including skin (about 2 medium zucchini)
  • 3/4 cup pitted dates, chopped

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, flaxseeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, agave nectar, canola oil, water, yogurt, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
  • Mix together the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in the zucchini and dates.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.