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    Home / Recipes / Low Carb Breads

    Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread Muffins - Paleo Friendly

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Sep 21, 2022 · 116 Comments

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    Keto low carb coconut flour paleo zucchini muffins. #paleo #lowcarb #glutenfree #keto #ketorecipes #zucchini #muffins | LowCarbYum.com

    These coconut flour zucchini bread muffins are a great portable snack. And, they are a simple gluten free treat that's also paleo friendly.

    coconut flour zucchini bread muffins
    Article Index
    • Ingredients needed to make these paleo zucchini muffins
    • How to make gluten zucchini muffins with coconut flour
    • Why the recipe works
    • Low Carb Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread Muffins
    • Recipe

    Our summer vegetable garden is giving us a bounty of summer squash. I do love squash and zucchini, but I'm not sure what to do with all of it.

    We have given some away and I should probably freeze some for later. But, I've been so busy this summer.

    Our family just got back from a vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Before I left, I baked some coconut flour zucchini bread muffins for the trip.

    I really like the texture of breads made with coconut flour so that is what I chose to use to make the muffins. These were very tasty low carb treats.

    Ingredients to make paleo friendly coconut flour zucchini muffins

    Ingredients needed to make these paleo zucchini muffins

    To make these easy low carb muffins, you'll need the following ingredients (measurements are in the printable recipe card at the end of this post):

    • eggs
    • coconut oil
    • coconut flour
    • sweetener (either low carb or paleo)
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • cinnamon
    • shredded zucchini
    • walnuts (optional)
    paleo friendly coconut flour zucchini muffins

    How to make gluten zucchini muffins with coconut flour

    Using coconut flour in these paleo friendly muffins gives them a light and fluffy texture. And, the process to make them is super simple.

    To start, simply combine eggs, coconut oil, coconut flour, sweetener, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl (photos 1-4).

    Then, you'll want to stir in the shredded zucchini and optional walnuts (photos 5 & 6). The batter should be fairly thick.

    Next, the batter is spooned into greased or lined muffin cups (photo 8). Finally, the muffins are baked for 20-25 minutes at 350°F or until they test done (photo 9).

    muffin on plate

    Why the recipe works

    When baking with coconut flour, you'll need extra eggs and liquid. The coconut oil and zucchini provide plenty of moisture so the muffins aren't too dry.

    Although the nuts are optional, they provide added structure. If you have a nut allergy, they can be replaced with a seed or bits of low carb dark chocolate.

    The cinnamon adds a touch of spice and enhances the flavor. Plus, you'll get a dozen muffins to enjoy some now and freeze some for later!

    closeup of coconut flour zucchini muffin

    Although I made muffins, the batter could be spread into a loaf pan to bake up a coconut flour zucchini bread. You'd just want to bake them a little longer until the bread is fully cooked.

    I will definitely make this coconut flour bread again. The shredded zucchini keeps it super moist. I may even try using yellow squash for a different summer squash bread recipe.

    Coconut flour is certainly my low carb flour of choice when it comes to baked goods. One of my favorites is a low carb chocolate cake that I made.

    If you've gotten dry results using coconut flour in baking, I recommend adding in some shredded zucchini. You can peel it first if you'd rather not get the specks of green.

    Low Carb Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread Muffins

    Low-carb coconut flour paleo zucchini muffins in pan and plate

    Enjoy these easy to make low carb coconut flour muffins! You may also want to try my gluten-free chocolate zucchini muffins. And be sure to let us know how they turn out in the comments below.

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    Recipe

    Easy to make coconut flour paleo zucchini muffins recipe. #paleo #lowcarb #glutenfree #keto #ketorecipes #zucchini #muffins | LowCarbYum.com

    Coconut Flour Zucchini Muffins - Low Carb

    4.59 from 46 votes
    These coconut flour zucchini muffins are a great portable snack. Made with coconut flour, they are not only low carb but also gluten free.
    Prep Time:10 minutes mins
    Cook Time:25 minutes mins
    Total Time:35 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 125

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    Ingredients

    • 3 large eggs
    • ¼ cup coconut oil liquified
    • ¾ cup coconut flour
    • ½ cup low carb sugar substitute or 3½ tablespoon of Truvia
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup packed shredded zucchini
    • ½ cup walnuts chopped
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Combine the first 8 ingredients until well blended.
    • Stir in zucchini and walnuts.
    • Spoon batter into greased muffin cups or paper liners.
    • Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle of muffin comes out clean.

    Notes

    Any sweetener can be used and adjusted to taste.
    Due to comments of too much liquid and eggy taste, the recipe was reworked in September 2021. The original recipe was written as follows:
    Ingredients
    6 large eggs
    ⅓ cup coconut oil liquified
    ½ cup coconut flour
    ½ cup low carb sugar substitute or 3½ tablespoon of Truvia
    ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 ½ cup shredded zucchini
    ½ cup walnuts chopped (optional)
    Instructions
    Combine the first 7 ingredients until well blended.
    Stir in zucchini and walnuts.
    Spoon batter into greased muffin cups or paper liners.
    Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle of muffin comes out clean.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 125 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 3 g | % Carbs: 10.2 % | % Protein: 13.6 % | % Fat: 76.3 % | SmartPoints: 5
    Values
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    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    1. Sarah

      July 27, 2023 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Huge win for this gluten free house 😍I added an extra egg and a splash of water since mine was too dry (old coconut flour) and a Sprinkle of cocoa powder for a chocolate twist and we LOVED it!! Adding this to my favorite breakfast 😋

      Reply
    2. Kate

      November 14, 2021 at 10:54 am

      4 stars
      I did something between the old and new recipe because I made it as written (new version) and they were way too dry to get the zucchini mixed in (without pressing and draining the zucchini) so I added 1/4 cup coconut milk and another egg for a total of 4 eggs and then it turned into workable muffin batter. Taste great!!!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 15, 2021 at 8:29 am

        Thanks for sharing that recipe tip! Coconut oil can vary in absorbency so a little more egg and or liquid may be needed if batter is too thick.

        Reply
      • Brooke

        August 03, 2022 at 4:12 pm

        3 stars
        I had high hopes for this recipe, but I didn't have great luck with it. 🙁
        The batter was super thick... more like a dough than a batter. I don't have much experience with coconut flour, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. If I were to try again, I would have added some applesauce or something for extra flavor and moisture. It was a really easy recipe to make, so maybe I will try again another time.

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          August 04, 2022 at 6:54 pm

          Coconut flour can vary in absorbency so if that happens again, you'll want to add more liquid and or egg.

    3. Bobbi Wolf

      September 18, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      I lovè each of your yummy recipes!

      Reply
      • AP

        September 30, 2021 at 7:15 pm

        I think the coconut flour measurement is wrong. It says 3/4 a cup. I think it should be 1/4 cup. I have a similar recipe that calls for 6 eggs and only 1/2 cup coconut flour. I tried the 3/4 and Holy cow. There's no way they can be considered muffins! I had to roll the dry dough into balls, flatten them and bake them as biscuits. And that was even after I added a splash of almond milk.

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          October 01, 2021 at 8:56 am

          The original recipe did use much less coconut flour but I recently reworked the recipe to use more because others were having issues with too much liquid from the zucchini. I could add the original recipe in the notes but will paste it here:

          Ingredients
          6 large eggs
          1/3 cup coconut oil liquified
          1/2 cup coconut flour
          1/2 cup low carb sugar substitute or 3½ tbsp of Truvia
          1/4 teaspoon baking soda
          1/2 teaspoon salt
          1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
          1 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
          1/2 cup walnuts chopped (optional)

          Instructions
          Combine the first 7 ingredients until well blended.
          Stir in zucchini and walnuts.
          Spoon batter into greased muffin cups or paper liners.
          Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle of muffin comes out clean.

    4. KaSondra

      August 20, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      I followed the directions and measurements. They where nice and crunchy on the top but the rest was just overly oily and made me think maybe they didn't bake all the way? I baked them for 35min at 350 but still super oily and way too moist. Is it supossed to be 1/2c of coconut flour and not 1 1/2c maybe? Idk where I went wrong. Taste wise it was good. The top half that I ate anyways.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 20, 2021 at 4:06 pm

        I've seen coconut flour vary in absorption. The amount of zucchini can also be an issue as it's made up of mainly water and cup measurement isn't that accurate.

        Reply
        • Kristen

          January 29, 2022 at 1:38 am

          Hi Lisa, I used to follow your original recipe and it was super wet mixture but once cooked they were amazing, just like the pictures. I hadn't made them in a while and made them again and followed the old recipe again (tried 3 times) and the mixture is so much drier and not rising. I'm using the same brand coconut flour I always have ???? please help....

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          January 29, 2022 at 7:02 am

          Even with the same brand of coconut flour, the absorbency can vary. You may want to try adjusting the liquid and or coconut flour.

    5. Linda

      July 15, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      Why would you not add any baking powder to help with rising ? Not good !!!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 16, 2021 at 7:50 am

        You really don't need to with the baking soda, but a little vinegar will help the rise. Or you can use baking powder in place of soda but you'll need more.

        Reply
    6. Sherry

      May 27, 2021 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      These are fantastic! I added more spices but that was the only change. Super moist. I will certainly make again.

      Reply
    7. Alexis

      April 08, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      I’m allergic to eggs....will unsweetened applesauce work?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 09, 2021 at 9:51 am

        Usually, egg replacers don't work well when more than a couple eggs are replaced. I'd try doing a quarter or third of the recipe in a mini loaf pan to test it.

        Reply
        • Angie Rodgers

          July 14, 2021 at 1:53 pm

          If I add one peeled, chopped apple, do I need to adjust the dry ingredients at all?

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          July 18, 2021 at 6:24 am

          You shouldn't have to make any adjustments.

    8. Suzuyo

      February 10, 2021 at 9:41 pm

      Instead of coconut oil, can you use melted butter?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 11, 2021 at 9:35 am

        Butter is fine as a replacement for coconut oil. You may want to use unsalted or reduce the salt in the recipe.

        Reply
      • Amanda

        May 07, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        5 stars
        This was delicious! My daughters love them for breakfast! I used monk fruit sweetener as a sugar substitute, and frozen zoodles. Came out perfectly.

        Reply
    9. mom2one

      November 20, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      First, I want to thank you for a recipe that does not use the high oxalate almond flour! I get so excited when I see recipes...only to discover they use large amounts of almond flour! UGH!
      I would like to use stevia (not a blend! My gut can't tolerate the sugar alcohols :(), how much of a powdered or liquid stevia would I use and would I need to add more oil or another egg?
      Thank you! I'm looking forward to trying these! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 20, 2020 at 6:09 pm

        It would depend on the stevia you are using. I'd say about 1 teaspoon of SweetLeaf stevia or about 3/4 teaspoon Now Better Stevia powder.

        Reply
    10. Chris S

      August 24, 2020 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      These are great! I added 1/4 c unsweetened coconut flakes (Instead of nuts) , 1/4 c Lily’s semi sweet chocolate chips and vanilla.

      Reply
    11. Bernadette

      August 14, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best keto zucchini muffin recipe I've tried. Thank you for this rec, it’s a keeper.

      Reply
    12. Jenn

      July 23, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      I am going to make these, I have Splenda packets. Can I use those, and how many? Also, if I want a savory version as well, what spices do u recommend? I was given a ton of zucchini and want to use it up. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 23, 2020 at 6:14 pm

        It's about 12 packets to replace a 1/2 cup of sweetener. I'd try the spices used in my spice cake zucchini muffins.

        Reply
        • Jenn

          July 24, 2020 at 11:35 am

          Thanks a bunch!! I'm grating my zucchini now 🙂

    13. Roberta

      July 19, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Muffins look great, but where are the measurements? How many eggs? How much coconut flour? Maddening.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 19, 2020 at 6:44 pm

        It's in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

        Reply
    14. Emily

      July 17, 2020 at 11:58 am

      These came out delicious! Very moist too. I'll have to make a double batch next time. Thank you!

      Reply
    15. Lauren

      May 14, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks for the recipe! These look great - and I'm wondering if I can sub coconut flour for almond flour?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 15, 2020 at 8:32 am

        It's not a one for one sub. Typically, you'll need to use more almond flour, less eggs, and less liquid so it may need some experimenting to get it right.

        Reply
      • Ajeng

        June 02, 2020 at 9:43 pm

        Can i replace the low sugar with maple syrup or honey? If yes, The same amount?

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          June 03, 2020 at 8:38 am

          You may need to cup back liquid a little if you replace the sweetener with syrup. It should work, but I haven't tested to say for sure.

        • Lynne

          August 12, 2023 at 11:46 am

          I made this recipe and baked it in a 9" pan. Turned out amazing! Every recipe, and there have been lots, from Low Carb YUM has been delicious and I never missed the original high carb versions. Wonderful to have recipes that always work and don't waste expensive ingredients.

    16. Kinah

      April 30, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Do you squeeze the water out of your zucchini before you mix it in?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 01, 2020 at 9:08 am

        Coconut flour requires a lot of liquid so I do not squeeze the excess out.

        Reply
    17. Deanne

      April 24, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter has Celiac Disease and I have a gluten intolerance and these looked very easy for my first attempt with GF flour. I’m a fan of pumpkin pie spice so I used that instead of just cinnamon and added raisins and 1 grated carrot. They turned out great and I will make these again.

      Reply
    18. Madi

      April 23, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out great! When you first take them out of the oven, they are definitely eggy in consistency; however, when they cool, they become much more muffin-y in texture. Will absolutely make again!

      I made a few substitutions - I added about 1.5 tbsp chia seeds and 1/4 c flaxmeal for some additional fiber, only used 1 c of zucchini, and did 1/4 c white lakanto & 1/4 c brown lakanto, and subbed chopped pecan pieces for walnuts. Fantastic!

      Also, as a hack if you are lazy, you can definitely just cut up zoodles and use them in place of hand shredding zucchini 🙂

      Reply
    19. BINA

      April 17, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      Perfect! Tasted amazing. Easy and fast to make. I just couldn't wait to eat one of theses muffins fresh hot and out of the oven. Only thing I did different was add 1tsp vanilla just because I love Vanilla.

      Reply
    20. Carol Ungar

      March 02, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      Can you make with blueberries?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        March 03, 2020 at 1:51 pm

        I have made zucchini bread with blueberries so it should work in this recipe too.

        Reply
    21. Yaz

      November 11, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      Hi, can I use coconut oil liquid? Unflavored or flavored?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 12, 2019 at 11:11 am

        Yes. That should work fine in the recipe.

        Reply
    22. Emily

      September 16, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      What can you substitute for the eggs?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        September 17, 2019 at 8:31 am

        I've used psyllium eggs successfully with baking. However, it might not work well in this recipe as it uses coconut flour which usually needs eggs.

        Reply
    23. Dawn Adams

      August 29, 2019 at 3:06 am

      Do these need to be kept refrigerated or left at room temperature?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 29, 2019 at 2:01 pm

        They are fine at room temp for a day or two. But any longer and I refrigerate or freeze them.

        Reply
    24. Mallorey

      August 19, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      Love these muffins but I’m wondering how you store them, fridge or counter? And how well do they freeze?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 19, 2019 at 2:11 pm

        They are fine for a day or two at room temp. But I like to keep them in the refrigerator where they last a week or so. Longer storage requires freezing them.

        Reply
    25. Dree

      August 05, 2019 at 12:43 pm

      Love this recipe! Second time I added lemon rind, lemon extract and 2 tbsps of mixed seeds (chia, pumpkin, flax) for variety. Awesome keeper! Both times required 30 minutes bake time (gas oven).

      Reply
    26. Sandy

      July 24, 2019 at 11:02 am

      I made these muffins this morning...and they are so moist and delicious. I used 4 extra lg eggs and added 1 tsp of vanilla and baking powder. I also used 1/4 cup each of monk fruit sweetner and coconut sugar and 1/2 cup of mini semi sweet chocolate chips. They are to die for. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
    27. Heather

      July 21, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      I love these! The batter is runnier than I am used to for muffins, but it works - so if you are trying them for the first time, I wouldn't add anything to make the batter thicker. The only change I usually make is to toast the walnuts, but this week I had fresh huckleberries from a camping trip and yellow squash growing like crazy from the garden. So I swapped the squash for the zucchini and added a cup of huckleberries. Fantastic. I may be adding fruit to these more often. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    28. Genevieve Martinez

      July 08, 2019 at 1:22 am

      5 stars
      @lowcarbyum. What can I say but yumm.. So good. Thank you

      Reply
    29. Meg S

      May 18, 2019 at 11:24 am

      I just made these - SO yummy! I used yellow summer squash only because that is what I had. I also threw in a 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger. I have been using Swerve as my sweetener choice because I hate Stevia. Will try the Lakano soon as well. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 19, 2019 at 6:24 am

        Good to know it's good with summer squash too.

        Reply
    30. Terri

      March 03, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Made these muffins today, so good I'm making a second batch, this recipe is a keeper ??‍???‍?❤️❤️

      Reply
    31. Amy H

      November 09, 2018 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      I added 1 teaspoon nutmeg and it cut
      down the eggy taste. I've also read that using the very freshest eggs you can get your hands on also helps with the egginess. Very good!

      Reply
    32. Jen

      October 19, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      4 stars
      Hi Lisa,
      I thought these turned out pretty good, taste was great. Just a couple changes based on what the comments said. I used monk fruit sweetener, just a bit under a 1/2 c. I added 1 1/2t cinnamon, 1/4t baking powder, and 5 large eggs instead of 6. I had to bake my 12 muffins for 35 minutes. However, they tasted a bit eggy even with 5 eggs. Could I add a little more coconut flour? a 1/2c seemed low.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 20, 2018 at 6:29 am

        The amount of coconut flour should be low. You only need about 1/3 the amount of regular flour. You could try eliminating another egg and adding psyllium with water (psyllium egg).

        Reply
    33. Sarah Stancliffe

      October 01, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      I really enjoyed this recipe. They were moist and it can be hard to find a decent low-carb recipe sometimes. The only thing I didn't care for was the sweetness, but that was my bad. Didn't realize that Stevia and Truvia have almost the same level of sweetness till I finished the batch using a full 1/2 cup of Stevia. I'm new to low-carb eating. Thankfully I tasted the batter before baking and doubled everything but the sweetener which definitely helped. Next time I'll use a different sweetener because Stevia also has a bitter aftertaste which shown through in the muffins.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 02, 2018 at 10:08 am

        If you're new to low carb, it does take a little time to find a sweetener that suits your tastes and preferences. Sweetener amounts also vary widely depending on each taste.

        Reply
    34. Sharon

      August 20, 2018 at 7:08 pm

      I agree they were good! I felt like they were a little eggy though. Could i use a little less eggs??

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 20, 2018 at 8:37 pm

        You can try omitting an egg and see how it does.

        Reply
    35. Ellen

      August 12, 2018 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      Baked these up yesterday and didn’t expect much out of them. I had used other recipes in the past and did not like them. Well was I in for a surprise. These muffins are DELICIOUS! Moist, tasty and easy to make. Thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 13, 2018 at 8:54 am

        Yay! Thanks for letting us know how well they turned out Ellen!

        Reply
    36. Rachel

      July 29, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      You’re my new BFF!
      The person who used strawberries is my new FA (First Alternate) ?

      This recipe is versatile and can replace dozens of other recipes, keeping my kitchen activities simple and freeing up space in my brain, too.

      I added raisins and cinnamon...yummy! Next time I’ll try blueberries. And I’m thinking of using beets as well. You’ve given me some fun ideas to play with. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 30, 2018 at 7:22 am

        I'm going to need to try some variations too. The cinnamon raison sounds lovely, but I'd only use a small amount of raisins due to the sugar.

        Reply
    37. Maria

      July 17, 2018 at 11:53 pm

      Can I use butter instead of coconut oil

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 18, 2018 at 9:30 pm

        It should work out fine using butter instead.

        Reply
    38. Beth

      July 05, 2018 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Do we squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini before adding it?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 05, 2018 at 12:26 pm

        You don't want to do that as the coconut flour needs the liquid.

        Reply
    39. Violet

      June 23, 2018 at 7:33 am

      4 stars
      Recipe states baking soda. Do you mean baking powder instead?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 23, 2018 at 9:13 am

        I used baking soda, but powder should work too.

        Reply
    40. Vanessa

      February 25, 2018 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these muffins tonight for my breakfast tomorrow. They smelled so good that I couldn't resist having one straight away! They're so delicious, and I didn't make any changes. I used lakanto sweetener like the link led to even.

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    41. Martina

      February 25, 2018 at 1:26 am

      5 stars
      Really amazing recipe!! I was just using what it had in the refrigerator and i didn't have zucchini so I shredded a cup and a half of strawberries and subbed that and it still came out perfectly. The texture and light flavor of the strawberry was also delightful. Want to try them with blueberries next I think, I love blueberry muffins. Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Lisa

        February 25, 2018 at 6:35 am

        Wow! I never would have thought of that.

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    42. Bernadette

      February 15, 2018 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      Am making for the sixth! Time this morning, following the directions as printed. They have become morning grab and go breakfast. Thank you.

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      • Lisa

        February 15, 2018 at 2:48 pm

        Awesome!

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    43. Laura

      January 28, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      4 stars
      Let's start by saying I LOVE YOUR RECIPES! I used this recipe as a jumping off point and made the following edits:
      added 1/4 tsp baking powder
      doubled the cinnamon
      used 1/2 cup Truvia brown sugar baking blend (yes, I know it has sugar in it, but the flavor was better than expected and the carb trade-off was negligable)
      added 2 teaspoons of imitation vanilla extract (it's what we had)
      only had about 1/4 cup of walnuts
      eggs were extra large
      about 2 cups of shredded zucchini-the batter seemed too runny before adding another handful of shredded zucchini. Once that was added, it looked more like traditional zucchini bread batter.
      Prep change: I did mix the eggs, coconut oil, and coconut flour FIRST, stirred until combined and let it sit for a little bit before adding the rest of the ingredients. This gave the coconut flour the opportunity to soak up the eggs before adding the zucchini, seasonings and sweeteners. I sprayed my pan with coconut oil, but panicked when they sort of stuck-it wasn't so much that the eggs wanted to stick, but that the batter was pretty dense and seemed to cling to the non-stick pan. I would have used muffin cups if I'd had them, but alas, none were found.
      Nutritional analysis (via myfitnesspal recipe builder) is 152 calories, 12.1 g carbohydrate, 2.3 of that being fiber, so 9.8 net carbs, 4.5 g protein, and 10.8 g fat per muffin, if you make 12 of them-they also rise better with the baking powder added.
      has 112 mg potassium (which incidentally is more than I take as a supplement daily), and a little over 1700 mg sodium, which we all need on keto.

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      • Lisa

        January 28, 2018 at 5:12 pm

        Thanks for sharing Laura! Not a bad carb count considering there's a little sugar in it.

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    44. Anita

      January 20, 2018 at 5:59 am

      I find adding salt to the zucchini and getting rid of excess water helps for the “sogginess” stated above. Love this recipe. Added sugar free chocolate chips to the recipe. Very yummy!! Thank you for the recipe.

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    45. Nichole

      August 26, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      So, this literally made me cry... you see, I've just been diagnosed with cancer, and after full treatment, I'll need to change my diet for good. Zucchini bread is one of my all time family favorites! A throw back from childhood.. to know that I at least have an alternative for Thanksgiving and Christmas means so much to me, you have no idea! Thank you!

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      • Lisa

        August 27, 2017 at 4:53 am

        Wishing you well in your journey. Keto low carb has been shown to be a good treatment as it starves the cancer cells.

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    46. Na-Na

      August 17, 2017 at 8:55 am

      1 star
      Me an my daughter just made these,they r oir second low carb item we have made..we had such great yummy success yesterday with our keto creamcheese pancakes we tried these,they sucked really bad..my 5yr old wouldnt tak a second bite,i didnt want to waste but i couldnt eat more than a little over half of mine after putting butter on it..these need more flavor,more cinnamon,DEF more sugar..the texture was ok..but sorry these r yucky and we used all the ingredients listed,no substitutes and correct baking time..my dogs wouldnt even eat them so i threw them in the yard for the squirrels..they were sort of eggy an spongy yet moist n crunchy flavorless little sponges..i wish these tasted great 🙁

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      • Lisa

        August 17, 2017 at 9:31 am

        More sugar can be added if you desire. If I get time, I'll rework this one based on some of the comments.

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        • cj

          July 23, 2018 at 12:15 pm

          Hi. I loved them. On occasion I crumbled one and dry fried it or added some butter and ate it with natural yogurt and mo-sugar added jam. Yum!

        • Lisa

          July 24, 2018 at 6:27 am

          I LOVE frying muffins in butter. It was a thing at a Newport, RI, based restaurant I used to work at.

      • Anni Bjerke

        July 27, 2018 at 9:07 am

        2 stars
        I had the exact same experience! I'm "new" with the low carb thing. My daughter was diagnosed with PCOS, and dietary changes help keep it in check. It's helpful for her to go low carb AND gluten free, and I had zucchini, so I went for it. I'm not gonna lie (and I don't want to seem harsh or whatever), but I thought they were gross. They were very eggy (although I know the eggs are a great addition for nutrition! protein, right?) and def. not sweet enough. I used 3.5 T of Stevia (thinking it's the same as Truvia -- but maybe I'm wrong? Maybe I should have used the full half cup?). If anybody has a comment on that, I'd appreciate some input.

        I had 3.5 overripe bananas so I made the recipe again with one less egg and a lot more chopped walnuts. Added some mini-chocolate chips (because I why not?). Def. better than the zucchini ones -- my daughter and her four sleepover friends ate almost a full dozen, and I didn't even expect them to try them! I'm sure the sweetness of the overripe bananas helped carry this version of the recipe for my palate. Anyway, I'm still learning....and maybe my palate needs to change first....but I didn't find the muffins tasty at all. I'm still glad I tried it, though.

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    47. Sophie

      May 07, 2017 at 4:07 am

      Hi have u tried these with added cheese?

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      • Lisa

        May 07, 2017 at 6:53 am

        I've never added cheese to these, but it does sound interesting.

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    48. Michele Inclan

      April 06, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      I just made these with a few adjustments based on what I had. I used 5 jumbo eggs, only 1 cup of shredded zucchini (all I had left), only 1 Tbsp of Truvia (to save some carbs), a baby food veggie and fruit pouch, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon (since there was cinnamon in the pouch, and omitted the walnuts (didn't have any.) I had opened a Beechnut zucchini, pumpkin, apple pouch for my daughter and she didn't want it and I didn't want to waste it, so I added it in.

      They turned out very good and very moist, and not too sweet, and still only 4 net carbs (6 total.)

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      • Lisa

        April 07, 2017 at 5:30 pm

        Sounds like a winner. Thanks for sharing.

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    49. Sarita

      March 14, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      2 stars
      These came out like soggy coconut omelettes! I used desiccated coconut ground fine into flour, which is what I always use for low carb baking, but that is the only thing I can imagine that would maybe be the issue. Next time, I think I would try with twice as much coconut, or maybe half as many eggs. Any suggestions?

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      • Lisa

        March 14, 2017 at 3:05 pm

        Dessicated coconut that's ground is NOT the same as coconut flour. You must use coconut flour which has been defatted.

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    50. ashley staniforth

      March 08, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      Im so excited to try this recipie! Im going to sub out some of the coconut flour with some ground flax seed! Hoping it turns out ?

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      • Lisa

        March 09, 2017 at 7:25 am

        It should be okay to sub with flax.

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    51. Anne-Marie

      January 10, 2017 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      Could I have the full nutritional listing for your delicious muffins Lisa?

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      • Lisa

        January 10, 2017 at 5:17 pm

        I'm slowly getting the data in for each recipe. Added it on this one for you!

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    52. Laura

      November 01, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      I have loved every recipe so far!

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      • Lisa

        November 02, 2016 at 8:19 am

        Thanks Laura!

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    53. Buff Harvey

      September 25, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      I added 1 tsp vanilla. Next time I'm adding more stevia- I used 4 Tbs. and I would like them a little sweeter.

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      • Lisa

        September 25, 2016 at 4:57 pm

        I did make these a bit less sweet so a little extra wouldn't hurt!

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    54. Catherine

      June 29, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      Can I use this recipe to make a cake versus muffins? If yes, what would be the estimated baking time?
      thank you

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    55. Jo-Lynn

      June 06, 2016 at 7:39 am

      You stated that the recipe makes 12 muffins and 2 muffins would be a serving. The recipe states it makes 6 muffins and that 1 muffin is a serving. I'm confused. ??

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      • Lisa

        June 06, 2016 at 10:22 am

        Looking at the recipe, I'm pretty sure the it makes 12 muffins. I'll fix the information. I'm not sure why it says 6 and 1 muffin.

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        • Jo-Lynn

          June 06, 2016 at 10:53 am

          Thanks Lisa. Can't wait to try these!

    56. Amy

      May 14, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Hello...what is the total carb count? Pls and thank u.

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      • Lisa

        May 14, 2016 at 5:59 pm

        I'm getting around 10g total not subtracting fiber.

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    57. Robin

      July 29, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Hi Lisa,

      Does one serving equal two muffins in this recipe? I'm assuming that's the case, but need to make sure. I'm carefully counting carbs right now, and your recipes are a lifesaver! Thank you!

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      • Lisa

        July 29, 2015 at 3:38 pm

        Yes. It would be two muffins since the recipe makes a dozen. I probably should have made that clear. Thanks for the catch!

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    58. Molly

      July 06, 2015 at 12:22 pm

      Diabetic husband loves these muffins! Making them the second time- do they freeze well?

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      • Lisa

        July 06, 2015 at 1:12 pm

        Yes! I freeze leftovers often with great results!

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    59. zandi

      October 02, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      great make them after the sausage egg and cheese casserole it was great too now im onto something else while in the cooking mood thanks you have sure made low carb diet not only good but fun too i had lost interest in cooking anything and most of all diet foodkeep up the great work

      Reply
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