Almond Flour Muffins

Wonderfully light and fluffy almond flour muffins are keto and gluten-free. With 4 grams net carbs and 6 grams of protein per muffin, they make a great breakfast choice.

These incredibly tasty keto almond flour muffins are light and fluffy. They are perfect for breakfast, and they are so much healthier than refined flour muffins.

Almond flour produces amazing baked goods

Before I started eating a low-carb diet, I was incredibly suspicious of almond flour baked goods. I just couldn’t believe they would be as good as the “real” stuff.

As it turns out, I was very wrong. Almond flour, when combined with eggs, a sweetener and a leavening agent, bakes beautifully.

The ingredients you’ll need

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these delicious muffins. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:

1. Eggs
2. Sour cream
3. Sweetener
4. Vanilla extract
5. Orange zest
6. Almond flour
7. Sea salt
8. Baking soda

How to make keto almond flour muffins

It’s so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

1. You pretty much just mix everything in one bowl, starting with the wet ingredients and then adding the dry ingredients.
2. Divide the batter evenly among greased foil liners.
3. Bake for about 20 minutes at 325°F.

How to sweeten these almond flour muffins

To keep them keto and low carb, I use stevia glycerite. I believe that stevia is quite safe and is likely the healthiest no-sugar sweetener (although some say that more research regarding its safety is needed.)

Although many people object to its taste, the glycerite formulation greatly minimizes the bitter aftertaste.

The amount of stevia I use equals about 1/2 cup of sugar. So if you really dislike stevia, you can try using 1/2 cup of your favorite granulated sweetener instead.

Don’t skip the orange zest!

The orange zest adds tons of flavor. I tried making this recipe with and without it, and there’s a big difference in flavor.

If you decide to skip it anyway, I do recommend that you increase the vanilla extract from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon.

But please, use the orange zest! I think the orange zest also provides a bit of extra acid to help activate the baking soda and make the muffins fluffier. So it really does make a difference.

The sour cream is important

Since I use baking soda to help these keto almond flour muffins rise, the batter needs to have something acidic to activate the baking soda. The sour cream does that.

You can probably replace it with full-fat Greek yogurt if you wish (although it might not taste as good) since Greek yogurt is acidic too.

It’s best to use foil liners

Almond flour baked goods tend to stick more than wheat flour baked goods. So grease the muffin liners well.

It’s been my experience that these muffins sometimes stick to paper liners, even to well-greased ones, but they don’t stick to greased foil liners. So if you have foil liners, I recommend that you use them.

Is this a healthy recipe?

That depends. I do believe it’s better to have a savory breakfast than to start the day with something sweet. I usually try to choose steak and eggs, egg muffins, or sausage breakfast casserole for my breakfast.

But once in a while, especially on the weekends, I do indulge in these tasty keto almond flour muffins.

I feel that with 4 grams net carbs and 6 grams of protein per muffin, they make a much better breakfast choice than refined flour muffins. And almond flour is very healthy.

What to do with leftover almond flour muffins?

Leftovers should keep well in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days. Gently reheat them in the microwave, just to take the chill off, 10 seconds per muffin on 50% power.

These muffins also freeze well, in freezer bags, for up to 3 months.

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Almond Flour Muffins

Wonderfully light and fluffy almond flour muffins are keto and gluten-free. With 4 grams net carbs and 6 grams of protein per muffin, they make a wonderful breakfast choice.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Rest time20 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond flour, muffins

Servings: 10 muffins

Calories: 178kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons stevia glycerite (equals 1/2 cup sugar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1½ cups blanched almond flour (6 oz)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda (make sure it’s fresh)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with 10 foil liners and grease the liners well.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, stevia, vanilla, and orange zest.
• Mix in the almond flour, whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
• Mix in the sea salt and the baking soda.
• Using an ice cream scoop, divide the thin batter evenly among the muffin liners.
• Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.
• Cool the muffins in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then serve. If you wish, you can lightly dust the muffins with Swerve Confectioners to make them prettier.

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Nutrition Facts

Almond Flour Muffins

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Sodium 128mg6%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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