Keto Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins 🥒🍫🧁
These Keto Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor while sneaking in some healthy zucchini. They’re low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
Add-ins:
- 1/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
- Prepare Zucchini:
- Shred the zucchini using a grater.
- Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted coconut oil, erythritol, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Moisture Control: Be sure to squeeze out excess water from the zucchini to prevent soggy muffins.
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the sweetener to taste.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: These muffins freeze well! Wrap them individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
These Keto Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delightful, guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while staying low-carb. Enjoy them as a quick breakfast, midday snack, or dessert! 🧁🍫✨