Easy Keto Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! A tender and decadent chocolate muffin recipe made with zucchini and almond flour.
These sweet keto muffins are the perfect gluten-free, dairy-free treat that you can enjoy any time of day.
If you love baking chocolatey keto recipes, you'll also enjoy our low carb chocolate chip muffins.
If you're a fan of pumpkin, you'll also love our low carb pumpkin muffins filled with chocolate chips.
Keto Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Is there anything better on a busy morning than a healthy and filling breakfast treat? These keto chocolate zucchini muffins are a dressed up version of our keto chocolate muffins recipe.
They're filled with grated zucchini and made with almond flour, so you'll feel good knowing that they're packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
if you are always on the go and if you have a growing and active family, a little meal prepping can save you tons of time during the week.
We love that we can bake a batch or two of these low carb muffins in just over a half hour from start to finish.
Having fresh muffins on hand is a convenient way to make sure that everyone gets a nutritious breakfast.
Baking with Zucchini
Like pumpkin, zucchini is a vegetable that is super versatile in recipes. Its mild flavor allows it to blend into both sweet and savory dishes, and a little goes a long way.
It makes a delicious roasted side dish or low carb replacement for pasta, and it adds moisture and nutrients to baked goods.
With just a few fresh zucchini and a little time, you can have breakfast, dinner, and snacks prepped for the week with minimal effort.
Thanks to its high water content, zucchini gives these keto chocolate muffins the most decadent, soft texture.
Every part of the zucchini is edible, so there's no need to peel it before baking. Simply wash your zucchini and pat it dry with a towel, then grate it as finely as possible.
A gentle squeeze of excess water with the grated zucchini is all that is needed - keto baking recipes often call for course non-wheat flours like coconut or almond flour, so they need all the moisture they can get.
Making Muffins with Almond Flour
One thing to remember is that almond flour is not a 1:1 substitute for wheat based flours.
In a recipe that contains a watery ingredient like zucchini, it's important to make sure that you're following the recipe exactly, and too much or too little almond flour will change the texture of your baked goods.
Always spoon your almond flour into your measuring cup, then level it off with the handle of your spoon or a butter knife.
Ingredients in keto chocolate zucchini muffins
- Almond flour (or almond meal) -
- Unsweetened cocoa - Adds richness and chocolate flavor.
- Salt - Enhances the chocolate.
- Baking powder - A leavening agent.
- Coconut oil, or your choice of oil - If using coconut oil, allow it to cool before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
- Sugar free maple flavored syrup - Adds sweetness, we like Lakanto.
- Eggs - Add lift and structure to the muffins
- Shredded zucchini - Provide moisture, texture, and nutrition.
- Sugar free dark chocolate chips (optional) - Add chocolate and texture to the muffins.
If you have any questions about the ingredients in this recipe, please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.
If you love chocolate, try our keto chocolate mug cake.
How to Make Keto Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Baking low carb recipes doesn't have to be intimidating. It only takes a few simple steps to make these sweet and healthy keto zucchini muffins.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Add melted coconut oil, maple flavored syrup, and eggs, and mix until well combined.
- Add shredded zucchini, and if desired, fold in sugar free dark chocolate chips.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spoon batter evenly into a muffin tin with paper liners, and bake as directed.
- Cool before serving.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions please see the recipe below.
Keto Sugar Substitutes for Baking
We like using a sugar free maple flavored syrup in our low carb recipes because it adds extra moisture and a hint of extra flavor.
Keeping it on hand makes it easy to grab in a pinch while baking. If you prefer to use a different keto friendly sweetener, you can substitute whatever you prefer.
Lakanto offers several 1:1 substitutes for sugar that are ideal for baking. You could also try granulated stevia, erythritol, or monkfruit in your favorite brand.
The sugar free dark chocolate chips in this low carb chocolate zucchini muffin recipe are optional, but they add a hint of additional sweetness and an irresistible texture in every bite.
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Keto Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Easy Keto Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! A tender and decadent chocolate muffin recipe made with zucchini and almond flour. These sweet keto muffins are the perfect gluten-free, dairy-free treat that you can enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour (or almond meal)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled (or your oil of choice)
- ¼ cup sugar free maple flavored syrup (or granulated sweetener)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup shredded zucchini
- ½ cup sugar free dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° (180°C). Line a cupcake pan with 12 paper liners; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the coconut oil, maple flavored syrup, and eggs, and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini.
- If desired, stir in chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into your paper liners.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Notes
- Spoon the almond flour into the measuring cup, then level.
- You can use your sweetener of choice.
- You can use your oil of choice in these keto zucchini muffins.
- To make a keto chocolate zucchini loaf, spoon the batter into a small parchment lined loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 muffinAmount Per Serving: Calories: 169Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 10gNet Carbohydrates: 2.5gFiber: 7.5gSugar: 11gProtein: 6g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands.
Four Score Living
Very very good. And you can sub applesauce for oil and it's super healthy. My husband is a snobby French foodie and he loved them.
Four Score Living
Hi Sophie,
I am so glad you and your husband loved them. Thank you for letting me know.
Trish
How much applesauce?
Four Score Living
If you're looking to replace the oil, the same amount, 1/4 cup instead of the oil.
Devin
This is an AWESOME recipe! I have had success making them exactly as the recipe states, and also with omitting the chocolate aspect and adding in some cinnamon. Thank you for such an easy and wonderful recipe!
Four Score Living
You are very welcome. I am so glad you liked them.
Dee Dee
super delicious and moist. made as a bread instead of muffins. did tweek the recipe by adding 1/2 cup monkfruit, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla. making 2 more today!
Four Score Living
I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for sharing what you used.
Jnel Birkel
These were so yummy. My husband loved them too! I used foil baking cups instead of the paper type on some of them and they were great. The muffin didn’t stick at all to the foil ones.
Four Score Living
I am so glad you both loved them. Thank you for letting me know.
Jackie Philipchuk
are you sure it's 7 net carbs? My almond flour was 16 carbs for the 2 cups, the sugar comes out to zero if you use swerve, coconut oil is zero carbs, my cocoa is zero, eggs are approx 1 carb per egg and zucchini can't be that high for 3/4 cups.
Four Score Living
Hi Jackie,
I will double check it, in the mean time definitely go with what you have on the ingredients you are using.
Jenny
It’s not—I calculated 2.5 net carbs, (making a dozen muffins), and that is with 5 mini chocolate chips on each (regular, not sugar free). And calories were only 169/muffin…I love these muffins so much, I couldn’t bear the thought that they were over 7g of carbs and more than 200 calories! Glad I checked!
Four Score Living
Thanks Jenny! Sometimes when the nutrition calculator is updated, it messes up the info. I appreciate you double checking.
Heather
You are then dividing by 12 if you make 12 muffins correct?
Four Score Living
Yes.
Chrissy Ferguson
I just saw that these are good at room temperature for just 2 days. I am the only keto in my household and being this made 12 muffins, do you think that they can be frozen?
Four Score Living
Yes, you can freeze them. We often freeze the leftovers. I have a pumpkin muffin version (search for pumpkin in the search bar on the top right) that I just put in the freezer.
Tamera
I just made these......ERMAGURD!!!!! PRETTY CHOW!!!!! Thanx for the recipe!!?
Four Score Living
I'm glad you loved them. Thank you for letting me know.
FAYE REID
For the no sugar maple flavoured syrup if I substitude how much stevia powder or liquid stevia would you use? Thank you
Four Score Living
Hi Faye,
I haven't tried stevia in this recipe but I've used Lakanto and Swerve. For those you can use 1/4 cup of the granulated sweetener. Sorry I can't be more help.
Rachel
Made these today.... soooo good!! 🙂
Four Score Living
So glad you liked them! Thanks for sharing.
Madeena
Thank you for the recipe! They’re really good ?? I made them twice already .
Michelle
Can these muffins be frozen?
Four Score Living
Yes, they can be frozen.
Cindy
You reference that it can be made with a small loaf pan rather than muffins, however; what size loaf pan?
Thanks,
Cindy
Four Score Living
Great question! I use the pan that has 4 loaf wells in it. Each well is 5 inches by 3 inches (2-3 inches deep).
Poo
Can we replace eggs with flax eggs? Measurements?
Four Score Living
Yes, you can use flax egg, just note the texture will be on the softer side. Use the equivalent of 3 flax eggs.
Kathy
My 4 year old grandson loves these and is asking for more! I used 1 Cup of zucchini to add a little more moisture. I am always looking for low carb recipes and am happy I found this one. These taste like I’m eating a decadent brownie. Perfect!
TerryF
Very moist and tasty - thank you! They are more like a cupcake and would be perfect for birthdays.
Laura
These are great! Super moist and not too sweet. I added a Tbsp coffee, 1/2tsp vanilla, omitted the chocolate chips and slightly extra baking soda. Delish!! My new go to for chocolate muffins 🙂
Ashley
Did you squeeze moisture out of zucchini?
Four Score Living
Hi Ashley, thank you for your inquiry. As noted under the section Baking with Zucchini, removing excess water is unnecessary. However, if your zucchini appears too wet, a gentle squeeze between your palms or in a paper towel will remove excess moisture.
The Four Score Living Team
Sue
I have made these several times and they have been delious.Can walnuts be added to mix?
Laura
Hello I love this recipe. Can you clarify though the instructions say baking soda but the recipe says baking powder?
Brenda
Hi...in one spot you say baking soda...and in another list you say baking powder...which one ??
Four Score Living
Hi Brenda,
It's baking powder.
Lauren J.
Excellent!! I've got these in the oven for the 3rd time. The first I did muffins and the others I put in an 8x8 pan just because it's easier. Thank you!!!
Four Score Living
I am so glad you like them. Thank you for taking the time to stop back by and let me know.
Amanda
My son made these for an assessment for school. Not only did they work, he loved them!
He now has to make them at school but he’s not allowed to used almond flour/meal due to possible allergies.
Is there a low carb alternative he could use?
Four Score Living
Hi Amanda,
I am so glad he loved them. I don't currently have any alternatives that don't use almond flour. You could search on Google for "Coconut Flour Muffins".
Best,
The Four Score Living Team
Jamie
Are these freezable?
Four Score Living
Yes, they freeze well for up to 6 months.
The Four Score Living Team
Rose
These have fast become a favourite of mine. So quick and easy to make. Super tasty. Freeze well. Great at any meal or snack time. So moist and tasty.