Keto Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins 🧁
Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated erythritol (or other keto-friendly sweetener)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil (or butter), erythritol, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    • Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Add Zucchini and Chocolate Chips:
    • Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and sugar-free chocolate chips.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin:
    • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake:
    • Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Cool:
    • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (Per Muffin, Approximate)

  • Calories: 186
  • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
    • Net Carbohydrates: 4g
    • Fiber: 3g
    • Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 5g

Tips

  • Sweetener: Adjust the amount of erythritol to taste. You can use other keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit if preferred.
  • Zucchini Moisture: Ensure you squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to avoid a soggy batter.
  • Chocolate Chips: Use sugar-free chocolate chips to keep the muffins keto-friendly. If you can’t find them, you can make your own by melting unsweetened chocolate with a keto sweetener.

Benefits

  • Keto-Friendly: Low in carbs and high in fat, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
  • Protein and Fiber: Provides a good amount of protein and fiber from almond flour and zucchini.
  • Nutrient-Dense: Zucchini adds moisture and nutrients while keeping the muffins light and fluffy.

These keto zucchini chocolate chip muffins are a delicious and low-carb treat that fits perfectly into a ketogenic lifestyle. Enjoy them as a snack or a light breakfast! 🧁