Fudgey Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Keto)

Dessert for breakfast is kinda my thing if you haven't noticed…

Thankfully these muffins are packed with healthy fats, micronutrients and fibre that will keep you full for hours! A muffin with a cup of bullet-proof coffee has become my new go-to breakfast!

These are super easy to make and freeze well for an easy make-ahead breakfast or snack!

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4(196g) cup almond flour
• 1/4 +2 tbsp(52g) cellucor chocolate whey protein
• 1/2 cup+1 tbsp(54g) cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp splenda**
• 3 tbsp truvia**
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup coconut oil(120g)  (I used half butter/half coconut oil this time!)
• 1/4 cup(60g) vitafiber syrup*
• 1 1/2 eggs (beaten)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 2 cups grated zucchini(300g)
• 1/4 cup(60g) sugar-free chocolate chips (I use Krisda) 

*If not using vitafiber syrup, you can try adding an additional 30-60g almond flour and a bit of almond milk or heavy cream, you'll also need a little more sweetener.

**You can use all of one sweetener to replace the 2. Just take into account the fact that Truvia is 3x sweetener than sugar so you'll likely need 7-9 tbsp of a typical sweetener that measures like sugar rather than the 3 tbsp called for.

Vitafiber acts like a flour and sugar substitute and helps the muffins to rise slightly better.

Serves: 15

Directions:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 350*
2. Spray/grease 2 muffin pans with coconut oil or line with muffin wrappers (I also spray the wrapper with coconut oil to prevent sticking!)
3. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Stir in your wet ingredients and then fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips (I reserved 1 tbsp(15g) chocolate-chips to decorate the tops), add additional sweetener if needed.
5. Use a muffin scoop to evenly disperse the batter to make 15 muffins.
6. Top the muffins with a couple chocolate chips each and place in the oven for 15-18min.
7. Muffins should be almost set (DO NOT over-bake!). They are meant to be fudgey so after 5-7min remove from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack to set fully. (OR eat one immediately because being impatient is a part of baking). 
8. Store in an air-tight container after muffins have cooled completely. Freeze, store on the counter for a few days or store in the fridge! Enjoy!

Nutrition (1 muffin): 16F/5C(NET)/7P & 7g fibre