Healthy Keto Zucchini Muffins

Keto zucchini muffins on a cooling rack.

5 from 1 vote

A healthy keto muffin recipe, made with almond and coconut flours, and collagen to boost protein and nutrition! The collagen is an important ingredient to keep these extra moist and fluffy, plus it makes them a more balanced snack, treat, or breakfast! 3 NET CARBS per muffin

Prep Time10

Cook Time22

Total Time32

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basic keto muffins, keto muffin recipe, keto muffins, low carb muffins, sugar free muffins

Servings: muffins

Calories: 202kcal

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener or allulose
6 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 cup collagen powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
5 eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil
1 1/2 cups zucchini shredded, measure after squeezing out excess water
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup walnuts optional, or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325º F. Use parchment paper liners to line a muffin tin. Set muffin pan aside.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, add almond flour, collagen, coconut flour, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt. Mix to combine.
Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.
Add the dry ingredients, zucchini, and walnuts into the bowl with the wet ingredients, and stir to combine into a thick batter.
Scoop the batter into a muffin tin lined with parchment paper liners.
Bake the muffins for 22-24 minutes, or until the tops have just started to brown and the centers are fully cooked.
Allow to fully cool prior to serving or storing.

Notes

FAQ and Variations

Store muffins in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Freeze the Muffins: These muffins freeze and defrost perfectly! Store in an air tight container for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Reheat Muffins: These muffins are a perfect treat warmed with some butter! Pop these in the microwave for about 10 seconds, or add to a toaster oven for 4-5 minutes to warm them up.

Nuts: Add walnuts, sliced almonds, or pecans to these muffins.

Seeds: These are delicious with sunflower seeds! Also try hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds.

Keto Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins: Instead of adding walnuts, try adding 1/2 cup of sugar free chocolate chips.

Zucchini Carrot Muffins: Reduce the zucchini to 1 cup, and add 1/2 cup of shredded carrots for some variety and additional sweetness in these muffins.

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