Low Carb Cranberry Orange Muffins
These Low Carb Cranberry Orange Muffins are a delicious and healthy treat! Gluten-free and diabetic-friendly, they’re bursting with cranberry and zesty orange flavors. Perfect for a cozy holiday breakfast or any time you want a sweet, guilt-free snack.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 199kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¾ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or use greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 cup frozen cranberries (do not thaw) or use fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.2 cups almond flour, ¾ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp salt
- Add the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.3 large eggs, ½ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1 tsp orange extract
- Gently fold in the frozen cranberries.1 cup frozen cranberries (do not thaw)
- Use an ice cream scoop to transfer batter into 12 muffin liners, evenly distributing.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. This helps maintain their shape.
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Notes
If you prefer sweeter muffins, you can increase the amount of sweetener slightly, but be mindful of the carb count.
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Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
