Low carb Lemon Raspberry Muffins

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup erythritol (or preferred low-carb sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any preferred non-dairy milk)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    • In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, almond milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients:
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in Raspberries:
    • Gently fold in the raspberries, being careful not to crush them too much.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin:
    • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake the Muffins:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve:
    • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per muffin):

  • Calories: 150-170
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Net Carbs: 3g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg
  • Sodium: 100mg

Enjoy your delicious, low-carb, and gluten-free Lemon Raspberry Muffins!

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