http://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2016/08/28/keto-savory-zucchini-muffinsPreparation time
Hands-on 30 minutes
Overall 45 minutes
Nutritional values (per serving):
Total Carbs 4.8 grams
Fiber 2.2 grams
Net Carbs 2.6 grams
Protein 12.9 grams
Fat 16.6 grams
of which Saturated 6.7 grams
Energy 215 kcal
Magnesium 53 mg (13% RDA)
Potassium 229 mg (12% EMR)
Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (5%), protein (24%), fat (71%).
Ingredients (makes 10 servings):
6 large slices raw bacon (180 g/ 6.3 oz, about 96 g/ 3.4 oz crisped up)
1 medium zucchini, grated (200 g/ 7.1 oz)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (113 g/ 4 oz)
1 cup almond flour (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
4 tbsp flax meal (28 g/ 1 oz)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
2 tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
½ tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 ½ tsp gluten-free baking powder (you can make your own)
4 large eggs
¼ cup heavy whipping cream (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
¼ cup water (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
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Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 175 C / 350 F. Start by crisping up the bacon. Cut the bacon slices into thin strips and place on a hot pan. Add ½ cup of water and cook over a medium heat to render the fat and until the bacon is crisped up, for 10-15 minutes. Keto Savory Zucchini Muffins with Bacon & Cheddar (low-carb, keto, primal)
Grate the zucchini and cheddar cheese and set aside. Keto Savory Zucchini Muffins with Bacon & Cheddar (low-carb, keto, primal)
In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients: almond flour, flax meal, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, pepper and gluten-free baking powder. Keto Savory Zucchini Muffins with Bacon & Cheddar (low-carb, keto, primal)
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and water. Add the mixed dry ingredients into the bowl. Keto Savory Zucchini Muffins with Bacon & Cheddar (low-carb, keto, primal)
Combine well and add the crisped up bacon, grated zucchini and grated cheddar. Keto Savory Zucchini Muffins with Bacon & Cheddar (low-carb, keto, primal)
Combine and spoon into a muffin pan (you should be able to make 10 muffins). Keto Savory Zucchini Muffins with Bacon & Cheddar (low-carb, keto, primal)
Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the muffins are set. When done, remove from the oven and let them cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. To store, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.