So the roommates, and all other girlfriends, were all out of town over the weekend. They went up to Aspen to drink, listen to Mumford & Sons, and make bad decisions. What you should do on a holiday weekend. Me, on the other hand, decided it was smarter to stay home and cook until I wanted to cry so I could get caught up with my cookbook. Problem with that is, the house gets creepy quiet and boring after a good 8-10 hours in one room or on the computer, with no other human interaction. I was bored, to say the least.
It wasn’t until Sunday night that I got an invite I couldn’t refuse. My friends Sarah and Brian, who I spent 6 days in Lake Powell with, called me a cab and got me to roam down to one of my favorite bars in Denver. Why is it my favorite bar? Because Sergio and I kill the dance floor every time we are there together. Anywho, when I walked into the bar, I knew it was going to be an interesting night. Mainly because 3 bottles of tequila had just been purchased and no one was making very good eye contact. I had been dreaming of a beer for days. Ok let’s be realistic, a cider beer. But that’s all I really wanted. A beer, and a buzz. So that’s exactly what I got. Along with 6-7 shots of tequila. Those things were being handed out like hot cakes.
I love hot cakes.
The next morning, in my attempt to figure out what had even happened, pictures surfaced. Whenever you half remember a night, it’s always a bit nerve racking when pictures pop up. It’s kind of like Vegas, you sometimes don’t want to know what happened. I wouldn’t know, I’ve never been to Vegas. But I can imagine. I have a small child brain. But I’ve had my fair share of Mexico trips, and I’ve seen some of those pictures. Thankfully one of those trips was before my days on Facebook. Remember back in the day, when Facebook didn’t exist? Yeah, me neither.
Anywho, moral of the story, I LOVED Sunday night. Even when Monday morning rolled around and I thought my stomach was turning inside out, I kept smiling. Mostly because I got to watch my guy friend, who will not be named, lose $100 betting he could do 15 double unders in a row. Oh and then he lost at credit card roulette…twice. Men are so entertaining while intoxicated.
Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins
- Yield: 9 1x
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup worth)
- 1 apple (I used gala), shredded (less than 1/2 cup worth)
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- So you first need to shred your zucchini. Use the shredding attachment on your food processor or take the long and boring route using a cheese grater. Whichever works.
- Once your zucchini is shredded, you need to remove the excess liquid. What I did was place a couple paper towels down on the counter, throw the zucchini on top, then place another paper towel on top of the zucchini then squeezed. The more you squeeze, the more liquid will come out. Genius.
- Use more paper towels as needed, but be sure to squeeze until the zucchini feels water-less.
- Place zucchini in a bowl.
- Now shred your apple. I left the skin on the apple and zucchini, but you don’t have to if you’re not a fan.
- Toss together your zucchini and apple in your bowl then add the rest of your ingredients and mix well.
- Place muffin mix in a greased muffin tin or with muffin liners or silicone muffin liners like I used!
- Bake for 15-20 minutes of until your toothpick comes out clean after you poke them!
- Top with a bit of coconut butter and you got heaven on your hands.
- Makes 9 muffins
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these look DELISH! I’m extending the 21 day sugar detox since I freakin love my body and how I feel on it so I’m gonna tweek it a little…I’ll let you know how it turns out with a green apple and no honey!!!
How did the honey free version go? I have been sugar free 35 days and don’t want to break it, was thinking of using banana or prune:) curious!
Please post the results on the sub for the 21 day detox – i.e. no honey, no apple.
I am new to this paleo thing, what is the 21 day sugar detox, how do you do it and what do you eat?
Anywho… these look bitchin’ & you’re funny. Thanks for all the great recipes. Our absolute favorite so far is the Pork Avocado Cream Enchiladas. (the kids don’t even like avocados!) Made them again last night with chicken thighs. So good! Oh, except the tortillas require the patients of a saint on my part. Had to resort to store bought GF ones. Not perfect I know. Thanks again!
Holy cow this look amazing!! I really looking forward to all of your fall-inspired recipes!
Hey can’t wait to make these! Great fall recipe! Thanks;)
Um. What the hell is cider beer???? Where can I find such a thing in Canada?! I miss beer since going paleo. Sigh. My pants fit better but I am not nearly as entertaining.
I’m fairly certain Juli meant hard cider – at least that’s what I took it to mean, and I’m usually right (in my mind). If so, I would awesomely recommend (real terms, here!) Crispin cider for those that prefer a not so sugary punch to the mouth; Woodchuck and some other big name ciders are too sweeeeet, to me.
I just pulled these out of the oven! wow!
Because I am not doing sugar, I substitute the honey for Xyla (xylitol).
The muffin cups I use allowed me to make 11 muffins so that meant I HAD to eat two of course!
My house smells amazing….I love you!!!
Do you think subbing sunbutter for the almond butter would work?
Yes!
Juli – I discovered your blog recently after going Paleo for an upcoming Crossfit competition – first one, nauseatingly nervous. Nevertheless, very entertaining blog, thanks for the laughs. Unfortunately Facebook documented all of my Cabo runs, and the tequila induced circus.
Ditch the tequila, and go 1-2 shots of Ciroc stirred in 8-10 ounces of cider beer. Great taste, good buzz, no starch, no Monday morning stomach groans. A win for all.
I love you Chris
When you say cider beer, do you mean hard cider? If so, what brand do you use?
yes hard cider. and whatever i can get at a bar. strongbow, magners, or angry orchard
these look scrumptious. now i need to find someone in need of offloading excess zucchini. it’s almost a crime to purchase the stuff when so many are wasting away in home gardens around the country!
btw, did you ever post the winner of the goodbody giveaway?
Nope i will on Friday!
Have I told you how much you rock!!!!!!!!!!! Love whatcha do girly!! 🙂