A good morning turns into a good day. A good day starts with a good breakfast. If you want a GREAT start to the day, then try my Keto Zucchini Breakfast Muffins.
This healthy Keto Zucchini Muffins recipe marries the health benefits of zucchini in the convenience of a portable muffin. You can take them with you on the go in the morning when you’re rushing out the door.
Zucchini is rich in many nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant compounds. It is high in antioxidants, may strengthen your vision, aid in weight loss, improve heart health, reduce blood sugar levels, and contribute to healthy digestion.
You can make many low carb baking dishes using zucchini such as Keto Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Cheese Breadsticks and even Zucchini Chocolate Cake.
Jalapeno isn’t just a great source of flavor. It also contains vitamins A and C, potassium, carotene while red pepper is rich in vitamin B6 and folate.
The cheese is a good source of calcium, which is a key nutrient for healthy bones and teeth. Calcium is also needed for blood clotting, wound healing, and maintaining normal blood pressure. Sour cream contains 20 different vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A and calcium.
Even the mustard is a necessary nutritional component! It’s high in dietary fiber, iron, manganese, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, protein, zinc, and selenium.
This recipe also calls for coconut milk, which aids in weight loss and heart health. Make sure you buy a brand of coconut milk that is unsweetened and free from carrageenan.
I don’t use any almond flour or coconut flour in this recipe because the zucchini, eggs and cheese already enough contain enough calories and fats. Therefore, there’s no need to use baking powder or baking soda.
You will also want to make sure your mayonnaise contains healthy sources of sugar (such as vinegar) and oil (olive oil or avocado oil) in place of refined sugar and canola or soybean oil. If you want to make your own mayo, check my keto mayo recipe.
I recommend making these muffing fresh, but you can always prepare them ahead of time and heat them up if you need a quick breakfast one morning.
How to Make Low Carb Zucchini Muffins
To start, cut the zucchini into small pieces. Add some salt and set aside to release moisture.
Chop the dill. Mince the jalapeno and red pepper. Crispy fry the bacon and cut into bits. Squeeze out the grated zucchini. Add the cheese and bacon bits.
Blend the eggs with sour cream, mustard, mayo, and coconut milk. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
Transfer the mix into muffin forms or a muffin tin. Add the egg mixture. Stir well. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Again, these zucchini muffins are meant to be a savory dish for breakfast. If you want to make keto chocolate zucchini muffins, you can remove the meat and dairy ingredients, add keto flours and sweeteners as well as sugar free chocolate chips.
Related keto recipes you can try:
- Avocado Breakfast Muffins
- Low Carb Almond Flour Muffins
- Keto Blueberry Muffins
- Zucchini Taco Bites
- Eggs and Asparagus Breakfast Bites
Keto Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 zucchini small size
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ tbsp Mayonnaise
- ½ tbsp mustard
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ½ oz dill
- ½ jalapeno small size
- 2 oz red pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred zucchini into thin pieces and dust with some salt. Put aside for a few minutes to release the moisture.
- Chop the dill into fine pieces, then mince jalapeno and red pepper.
- Crispy fry the bacon slices for around 5 minutes or simply heat them in the microwave. Cut into bits.
- Strain all the unnecessary liquid from the grated zucchini. Press it with your hands to squeeze out the extracts. Alternatively, use a cheesecloth to do this. Transfer all of the chopped vegetables in a bowl and toss to mix well. Add in the cheese and bacon bits.
- Crack the eggs in a separate bowl. Blend together with sour cream, mustard, heavy cream, and mayo. Include the coconut milk as well. Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the vegetable mix into 6 muffin forms. Distribute evenly. Gently add in the egg mixture into the cups. Remember to fill only ⅔ of the cup. Combine the two mixtures with a spoon. Stir well.
- Bake in the oven at 370°F for 20-25 minutes. Make sure the muffins are golden and firm before removing from the oven.
- Unmold from the cups and serve on a plate.
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FAQ
Do you peel zucchini before grating for muffins?
No, you do not need to peel zucchini before grating for muffins; the skin adds nutrients and color to the muffins.
How do you cut zucchini for muffins?
To cut zucchini for muffins, wash it thoroughly, trim off the ends, and grate it using a box grater or food processor with a grating attachment, leaving the skin on for added nutrition and color.
How to store zucchini muffins
You can store zucchini muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
How to freeze zucchini muffins
To freeze zucchini muffins, let them cool completely, then wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place the wrapped muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the microwave when ready to eat.
How to reheat zucchini muffins
To reheat zucchini muffins, unwrap and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. Alternatively, my preferred method is to reheat in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for about 5-10 minutes.
