Low Carb Zucchini Muffins
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Low Carb Zucchini Muffins
Description
The recipe starts by squeezing excess water from grated zucchini to avoid soggy muffins. Almond butter provides a low-carb base and moistness, combined with maple syrup for sweetness. Eggs bind the ingredients while apple cider vinegar and baking soda produce leavening. Cinnamon and vanilla offer warm, aromatic flavor.
Folding in dark chocolate chips gives a pleasant bite and mild chocolate richness. The batter is portioned into a greased or lined muffin pan, baking at a steady temperature to form lightly browned tops that are firm to the touch. Cooling on a wire rack prevents condensation and preserves texture.
Substituting maple syrup with stevia or a preferred low-carb sweetener reduces carbs further. Omission of chocolate chips is an option for a plainer muffin. These muffins are suitable for those seeking a grain-free, low-carb bake with gentle sweetness and moist zucchini texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup zucchini grated and water squeezed out.
- 1 cup almond butter creamy
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze the water out of it.
- In a medium sized bowl, add all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips.
- Stir until well combined.
- Then, gently stir in the chocolate chips.
- Fill each muffin cavity about ¾ full with the mixture.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from muffin tin and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Maple syrup can be replaced with ¼ teaspoon stevia or other low-carb sweetener for fewer carbs.
- Chocolate chips are optional to omit or substitute according to taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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