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Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Muffins

Net Carbs:2.2g
Published:04/12/18Updated:07/19/20
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These Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Muffins will satisfy your craving for something sweet, keep you in ketosis, and won’t spike your blood sugar!

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Over the course of developing recipes for Real Balanced, I have received many requests for nut-free recipes and I have begun to experiment with the challenge!

If you’ve baked low-carb or paleo treats, you know that almond flour is a staple ingredient; however, it is certainly not a requirement when coconut flour is an option, so long as the ratios of other ingredients counter-balance the coconut flour’s ability to soak up liquids.

These muffins are entirely nut-free, so they are a wonderful choice for dessert for those who personally have a nut allergy or cook for someone who does.

Coconut Flour-based Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delicious keto and low-carb dessert option. Not to mention, these particular recipe is nut-free!

I love to develop new dessert recipes that are compliant with a ketogenic diet and these muffins fit the bill perfectly! These taste just like traditional soft muffins, just without any of the inflammatory, high-carb ingredients.

Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Muffins Sweetened With Monk Fruit Sweetener

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For this recipe, like a majority of my other dessert recipes, I used Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener, a natural, net-carb-free sweetener that looks and tastes just like traditional sugar. If you’ve ever experienced a “weird aftertaste” from other low-carb sweeteners, I highly recommend trying Lakanto’s monk fruit sweetener! You can use code “REALBALANCED” for 20% off your total order!

Looking for more information on monk fruit sweetener? I wrote a post answering all of your most frequently asked questions… check it out here!

Chocolate Chips In Muffins

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Another ingredient to note in these muffins is the chocolate chips. In this recipe, like in my recipe for No-Bake Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Fat Bomb Bars, I used high-quality chocolate chips that contain only one ingredient: chocolate. Most low-carb chocolate chips contain other ingredients, such as soy, which many try to exclude from their personal diet. Pascha is a great brand that I purchase either at my local co-op grocery store or on Amazon.

Diet-Friendly and Nut Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

These muffins are a great dessert option for those who follow a ketogenic diet, eat a gluten-free diet, or have a nut allergy!

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  • Keto and Low-Carb: One muffin contains only 2.2 grams of net carbs per serving.
  • Nut-Free: Coconut flour is used in this recipe in place of other nut flours, such as almond flour.
  • Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: These muffins are made with ingredients that are free from both gluten and grains.
  • Soy-Free: Many low-carb chocolate chips are made with soy. The chocolate chips used in this recipe are free from soy.
  • Vegetarian: This recipe is compliant with a vegetarian diet.

Net Carbs In Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Muffins

One muffin contains 2.2 grams net carbs per serving.

Looking for more keto chocolatey desserts?

  • Low-Carb Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
  • Low-Carb Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  • Keto Chocolate Pudding
  • Nut-Free Keto Chocolate Cookies
  • Keto Mini Chocolate Donuts
  • Cranberry Curd Tart
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Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Muffins


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4.8 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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These Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Muffins are the ultimate keto treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! This recipe is low-carb, keto, nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian, refined-sugar-free, and contains only 2.2g net carbs per serving!


Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup classic monk fruit sweetener (use code “REALBALANCED” for 20% off Lakanto products)
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Additional Materials

  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tins with 12 muffin liners.
  2. To a mixing bowl, add eggs, classic monk fruit sweetener, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Mix with an electric mixer until ingredients are combined.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. To mixing bowl, add melted butter and coconut flour. Mix with an electric mixer until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold chocolate chips into the dough. Spoon dough into individual muffin liners.
  5. Bake until muffin tops are slightly golden, about 23-25 minutes.

Keywords: Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Muffins, keto chocolate chip muffins, keto muffin recipe

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9 Comments

  1. JZ says

    February 6, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Cured the muffin craving??

    ★★★★★

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  2. Devon Howard says

    January 15, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    They were so sweet and moist! They really hit the spot and satisfied my sweet tooth while on the keto diet. I’m not a huge baker but the recipe was easy to follow and quick. Thank you so much! I will be making them again and looking on your site for other recipes as well.

    ★★★★★

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    • Sara Nelson says

      January 16, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      Yay! So happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Devon! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and recipe rating!!!

      Reply
  3. robin says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    looking forward to trying this . but i don’t have monk fruit.. can i substitute a diff sweetner.. and if so would it be the same amount.. thanks

    ★★★★

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    • realbalanced says

      May 2, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Hi, Robin! It would depend on what sweetener you decide to use. Stevia would likely require much less to sweeten the muffins (most brands have a conversion chart on the packaging or on their website). Sweeteners like Swerve or erythritol would sub in at a 1:1 ratio. Enjoy!!

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  4. Katie says

    April 23, 2018 at 2:01 am

    This is a great recipe!! Super easy and delicious. Great with a little cream cheese on top 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • realbalanced says

      April 23, 2018 at 2:24 am

      So glad you enjoyed, Katie! Cream cheese on top sounds AMAZING!

      Reply
  5. Wanda says

    April 13, 2018 at 2:35 am

    Wow Sara, what a great Keto recipe. Just started on a Keto diet and looking for treat recipes like yours.
    Will be making these muffins pretty soon. Will be using Xylitol or Sukrin as a sweetener as I don’t have Monk fruit.
    Love your recipes been following your site for ages and have made several of your recipes which never failed.
    Thank you so much.

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    • realbalanced says

      April 13, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      Wanda, your comment just made my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a sweet message; I appreciate it so much! These muffins are DELICIOUS. I hope you enjoy!

      Reply

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