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These Sugar Free Homemade Zucchini Muffins can also be made low carb.
Being lower in carbohydrates makes these muffins even better!
Sugar Free Homemade Zucchini Muffins
When I first posted this recipe it was focused on the sugar free aspect.
However, I have been asked by many readers how to make this recipe low carb or gluten free.
As a result, I have updated this muffin recipe.
I first made these muffins when I had an abundance of zucchini in my garden that needed to get put to use.
While I do enjoy my zucchini cooked as it is, I also like to use it in recipes.
Hence, we have this recipe for zucchini muffins.
As I have mentioned, this recipe has been updated to reflect other dietary needs.
This recipe update uses a basic baking mix. To make this muffin gluten free, simply substitute in a gluten free baking mix. Making this a low carb recipe would mean substituting in a low carb baking mix such as this one. Please make sure that you are using a baking mix and not just a flour alternative.
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- Sugar Free Banana Muffins
- Low Carb Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fries.
- Air Fried and Low Carb Zucchini Fries.
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Sugar Free Homemade Zucchini Muffins
The recipe for Sugar Free Homemade Zucchini Muffins
By the way, many people like to add chocolate chips to their zucchini bread or muffins.
While I have never tried this, it could make these muffins taste even better for some folks.
You can find sugar free/gluten free chocolate chips online.
What you will need to make these Sugar Free Homemade Zucchini Muffins
- Baking Mix- 1 1/2 cups. Options: basic baking mix, gluten free baking mix, or low carb baking mix such as this one. Please make sure that you are using a baking mix and not just a flour alternative.
- Sugar Alternative- equivalent to 3/4 cup of sugar. I prefer a granular alternative such as Splenda in this recipe.
- Milk- 1/3 cup .
- Vegetable or similar oil- 1/2 cup.
- Egg- 1 lightly beaten.
- Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
- Zucchini- 1 cup shredded.
- Optional- 1/2 cup of sugar free chocolate chips and/or 1/2 cups of nuts such as walnuts.
How to make Sugar Free Homemade Zucchini Muffins
- Preheat your oven to 325 and prep your muffin pan for nonstick. This recipe is good for 12 average sized muffins.
- In a mixing bowl, combine together your baking mix, sugar alternative and milk. I use a paddle attachment set on low-medium speed.
- Slowly add the vegetable oil and then the egg and vanilla extract. Do not over-mix – simply blend your ingredients together.
- Fold in the zucchini and then the remaining optional ingredients by hand.
- Bake these muffins for 23-28 minutes or until they begin to brown.
- Baking Mix- 1 1/2 cups. Options: basic baking mix gluten free baking mix, or low carb baking mix such as this one. Please make sure that you are using a baking mix and not just a flour alternative.
- Sugar Alternative- equivalent to 3/4 cup of sugar. I prefer a granular alternative such as Splenda in this recipe.
- Milk- 1/3 cup .
- Vegetable or similar oil- 1/2 cup.
- Egg- 1 lightly beaten.
- Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
- Zucchini- 1 cup shredded.
- Optional- 1/2 cup of sugar free chocolate chips and/or 1/2 cups of nuts such as walnuts.
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Preheat your oven to 325 and prep your muffin pan for nonstick. This recipe is good for 12 average sized muffins.
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In a mixing bowl, combine together your baking mix, sugar alternative and milk. I use a paddle attachment set on low-medium speed.
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Slowly add the vegetable oil and then the egg and vanilla extract. Do not over-mix - simply blend your ingredients together.
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Fold in the zucchini and then the remaining optional ingredients by hand.
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Bake these muffins for 23-28 minutes or until they begin to brown.
Please see post for ingredient details and more.
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We like to eat these muffins while they are warm.
However, they are also delicious as left overs the next day. I also like to make these and bring them into my restaurant for my coworkers to enjoy. Everyone likes these especially, when I also bring in some zucchini for them to bring home to enjoy.
Sugar Free Homemade Zucchini Muffins
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A self-proclaimed Reformed Sugar Addict, The Sugar Free Diva is a restaurant owner by day and author by night.She has been featured in numerous media outlets as well as serving on speaking panels. Most importantly, she is an avid pet owner who loves life.
Annalisa Linder says
Perfect timing for this recipe. I’ll have to try it very very soon
Zoey says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I love zucchini muffins!
Terry Poage says
I have never tried zucchini muffins before. They look so good and tall.
Annalisa Linder says
If you make it without sugar what might be the best type of honey to use?
Annalisa Linder says
Farmer’s market tomorrow I’ll have to buy some zucchini and make these muffins
Idolina says
What does AP mean after the flour?
SFD says
Hi. All Purpose. Thanks!
Pamela says
Could I use carbquik instead of APF?
SFD says
Hi. Carbquik has the flour as well as other ingredients- it is moe of a baking mix. However, Carbalose is the flour ingredient that is in in Carbquik that you could use. thanks
MCK says
Could you list the Calorie content of these sugar free desserts?
Sugar Free Diva says
Hi. If it is not listed on the recipe card yet, you can go here to find out nutritional information >https://thesugarfreediva.com/how-to-get-the-nutritional-information/ thank you!
Nata Baars says
I made the zucchini muffins, but they didn’t rise. I used carbquik. Any idea why they didn’t rise?
Sugar Free Diva says
Carbquik contains a leavening agent- like a product like Bisquick does. There should have been a rise. If you used Carbalose (the flour alternative ingredient in Carbquik) then you would have needed to add a leavening agent. Thanks
Sue Jones says
I hate to sound ignorant, but have never used much for mixes, only “scratch.” What is a baking mix, something like Bisquck? Am loving your recipes!!
SFD says
Hi. I use Carbquik a lot in my recipes. Carbquik is a low carb version of a baking mix.
Thanks so much!!