Is there anything better than starting your day with a rich, decadent chocolate treat? What if I told you it was actually good for you? These Keto Chocolate Muffins are the answer to your breakfast dreams. They have the tender, moist crumb of a cupcake but are packed with healthy fats and are completely sugar-free. The secret ingredient? A hint of coffee extract to make that deep cocoa flavor truly pop. So go ahead, call it a muffin and enjoy a little chocolate bliss for breakfast—I won’t tell!
Ingredients
• 1 cup / 112g blanched almond flour
• ¼ cup / 30g coconut flour
• ¼ cup / 25g unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup / 48g granular erythritol
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup / 120ml unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons pure coffee extract
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¼ cup / 60ml coconut oil, melted but not hot
• ¼ cup / 45g sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Directions
2. Prepare your pan and oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8 wells of a standard muffin pan with paper or silicone liners.
3. Combine dry : In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder, and sea salt until no lumps remain.
4. Combine wet : In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, coconut milk, coffee extract, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth and well combined.
5. Mix the batter: Pour the wet into the bowl with the dry . Mix gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in chocolate: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in most of the sugar-free chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top.
7. Fill and top: Evenly distribute the batter among the 8 prepared muffin wells, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the tops.
8. Bake to perfection: Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack before enjoying. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
• Nutrition Information
• MAKES: 8 muffins · SERVING SIZE: 1 muffin
• CALORIES: 217
• FAT: 19.1g
• PROTEIN: 6.8g
• TOTAL CARBS: 7.7g
• FIBER: 4.5g
• NET CARBS: 3.2g
• ERYTHRITOL: 6g
Pro Tips
• for Perfect Keto Muffins
• Use room temperature , especially the eggs and coconut milk. This helps the batter mix together smoothly for a more uniform texture.
• Don’t skip the coffee extract! It won’t make the muffins taste like coffee; instead, it deepens and enhances the rich chocolate flavor.
• Avoid overmixing the batter once you combine the wet and dry . Mix only until everything is just incorporated to ensure a tender, fluffy crumb.
• For an extra fudgy center, press one or two sugar-free chocolate chips into the middle of the batter in each muffin cup before baking.
FAQ
Q: Are these keto chocolate muffins sugar-free
A: Yes, these keto chocolate muffins are completely sugar-free. They are sweetened with granular erythritol and use sugar-free dark chocolate chips.
Q: How many net carbs are in one keto chocolate muffin
A: According to the nutritional information provided, one muffin contains 3.2 grams of net carbs.
Q: Can I leave out the coffee extract
A: It is not recommended to skip the coffee extract. It is a secret ingredient that enhances and deepens the rich chocolate flavor without making the muffins taste like coffee.
Q: How do I get a tender and fluffy texture
A: For a tender, fluffy crumb, use room temperature ingredients, especially eggs and coconut milk. Also, be careful not to overmix the batter when combining the wet and dry ingredients.
