Healthy mini chocolate chip muffins made with coconut flour are perfect for those on a low carb keto diet or looking for a tasty gluten-free muffin.
A friend on Facebook tried these low carb muffins the other day and raved about them. The original recipe (1 carb coconut milk muffins) did not have chocolate chips. Allison added chocolate chips to her muffins and they looked so pretty, I had to update the post, recipe and pictures with her additon. Enjoy!
Healthy Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins (low carb chocolate chip muffins coconut flour)
Most kiddos are back to school at this point, right? Mine started several weeks ago and we're already doing homework, planning projects and attending extracurricular activities. It makes for a super busy week. The last thing I want to think about is what my kids can have for a snack after school or what they can pack into their lunch boxes.
I'm so happy that my kids are at an age where they can grab a "mom approved" low carb snack on their own instead of waiting around for me to make one for them. Typically, after school snacks consists of a meat-and-cheese roll-up or vegetables and dip, but I like to spoil my kids with a nice low carb muffin from time to time. Both kids love chocolate chips and mini muffins are the perfect size for little hands and smaller tummies. The combination is perfect.
I love that these healthy chocolate chip muffins are made from coconut flour. There are several coconut flour muffin recipes on the blog and they all have great reviews. Many people don't like low carb treats made from coconut flour, but I think they haven't tried a good recipe yet. I like coconut flour because it's high in fiber and absorbs a lot of liquid, so less is needed. This recipe is great for those starting out on a low carb or keto diet because it also calls for oat fiber, which helps tone-down the coconut taste.
These mini chocolate chip muffins are easy to make!
Oat fiber is made from the papery husk of the oat groat and is almost pure fiber. If you are on a special gluten-free diet, make sure to buy a brand that is gluten-free. I have been told that the Trim Healthy Mama Oat Fiber is NON-GMO and gluten-free. It improves texture of baked goods when added to other low carb flours and also helps increase yield. The down-side? It has a lot of fiber which becomes another carbohydrate source in large quantities.
As I mentioned, the combination of coconut flour and oat fiber yields a mild tasting, tender coconut flour muffin serving as the perfect backdrop for the chocolate chips. Full-fat coconut milk serves both as the fat and the moisture in this recipe and adds a nice sweetness. Over-all, these are great little muffins perfect as a snack or a small treat.
Healthy Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins are 1.2 net carb each
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Healthy Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins (Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ÂĽ cup oat fiber
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup low carb sugar
- ÂĽ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ÂĽ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (ADD LAST)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon Stevia Glycerite (or more granulated sweetener to taste)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Âľ cup full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a mini muffin pan with baking spray or line with papers.
- Measure all of the dry ingredients (except the chocolate chips) into a medium bowl and mix thoroughly with a whisk to break-up lumps.
- Measure and mix all of the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry, and beat with a hand mixer until completely combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Let set for 5 minutes.
- Evenly distribute the batter to each muffin cup. Bake until a tooth pick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean about 15 minutes.
- Makes 24 muffins at 1.2g NET CARBS per muffin.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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Pat
I love this loaded cauliflower recipe but it won't print out like so many of your recipes.
Kim Hardesty
My recipes aren't printing out? I didn't know. Are you using the print button at the top of the post or the one located in the recipe? Thank you for alerting me to a possible problem. -Kim
Dayna
I am trying to figure out how much of gentle sweet or super sweet would replace the two sweeteners you have listed? I also have powdered stevia.
Kim Hardesty
Hi Dayna. I use as little erythritol as possible to avoid the cooling effect. Use the gentle sweet at the amount listed in the recipe, then taste. If you need more sweetener, use the powdered stevia (maybe 3-4 doonks) depending on your desired sweetness. -Kim
Marissa
Hi! What can I substitute for the Sukrin?
Kim
Hi Marissa. Try subbing Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener. -Kim
Jeanne
I am so excited to have found your recipes!!! New to low carb but have Diabetes Type 2 and want to turn that around. Can you tell me the conversion using THM Baking blend instead of coconut flour?? I can’t wait to make these. Made the lemon bundt cake and you showed me it is possible to make low carb desserts that actually taste good!!!! Thank you so much!
Kim
I'm so happy you are finding some recipes that you enjoy, Jeanne. I haven't used the THM blend, but I would try using the same amount of "flours" that I do. If it seems a little too thick (it should be thick, but not like cookie dough), then add a little more coconut milk. If you come back and let me know how much you though was right, I will add it to the recipe notes. -Kim
Cheryl
These mini muffins are SO good that i couldn't stop at just one! Thanks for the recipe.
Kim
We thought they were good, too! Enjoy your weekend, Cheryl. -Kim
Debbie
So far I haven't liked anything made with coconut flour, but these look like they wouldn't taste so "eggy".
Each muffin has 2 net carbs ? Can't wait to try them, and if they're eggy tasting, I'll have to call it quits for coconut flour recipes. Lol. ?
Thanks !
Kim
Hi Debbie. They have 1 net carb if you skip the chocolate chips. Most coconut flour recipes call for a lot of eggs. This one does, too. It was an older recipe that I updated the photos for. I have some wonderful coconut flour recipes that use a lot less eggs and taste amazing! Look for my blueberry muffins, lemon bundt cake, chocolate zucchini muffins, strawberry chocolate chip muffins, lemon cupcakes, and zucchini bread. None of these recipes taste like eggs and you won't believe the texture! -Kim
Jennifer
Glad to see a lunchbox friendly treat...no nuts allowed at our school. I don't have oat fiber, would whey protein powder be a possible substitute? Hoping to make these this evening ?
Kim
Jennifer, I would use more coconut flour and try subbing the same amount as the oat fiber. I haven't tried the recipe this way, yet. Check the batter after it sits. If it seems a little thin, add 2 more tablespoons of coconut flour. Make sure not to over-bake. My kids are devouring them. I made them twice - once to test teh recipe (since it was an older one) and the again for the video and they are almost gone! Lol. -Kim
Jennifer
Thanks... turning the oven on now!
Kim
Good luck!
jan
Where do you get oat fiber 500? Recipe looks yummy!!!
Kim
Hi Jan, I get Oat Fiber 500 from Netrition.com or Amazon. You can google oat fiber 500 recipes on Google to find more. :) -Kim
Kim
Someome left a comment asking what kind of coconut milk was used in this recipe. I accidentally deleted it. I'm sorry! I always use full fat coconut milk in my recipes. It also serves as the fat in the recipe. -Kim
Patti
The nutrition information says 2 carbs but you mention 1 carb per muffin...do you know which it is for sure?
Kim
Yes, Patti. Great question. Subtract the 1 gram of fiber from the 2 grams of carbs and the Net Carb is 1 carb per serving. Did that help or am I missing something else? -Kim
Hannah Johnson
Do you know the amount of Saturated fat, trans fat, and sugar in this recipe?
Kim
I just recalculated the whole recipe again, Hannah. I subtracted the fiber and sugar alcohols from the Lily's chocolate chips while I calculated on Fatsecret.com. -Kim
Anita
I see you use oat fiber in this recipe. Have you subbed anything else for this? Like maybe psyllium Husk?
Kim
Hi Anita. No, I haven't. This was one of my first recipes I ever posted and I have not played around with it. Are you looking for a grain-free or gluten-free recipe? The main reason behind this recipe was to make it as low carb as possible. I'm not sure that psyllium husks would give a very fluffy texture. I'll do some internet research on psyllium muffins, though. Thanks for your question. Have a nice week! -Kim