Cherry Lemon Ginger Muffins- grain free, low carb, refined sugar free!
These cherry lemon ginger muffins are grain free, low carb, refined sugar free and the perfect mix of sweet and sour. No one will guess that they are healthier! These muffins are blood sugar friendly with the option to make them with either paleo or keto sweeteners. These muffin provide a whopping 16 grams of protein each, 4 grams of fiber, and just 9 net carbs. Cherry lemon ginger muffins are a new favorite at our house and I hope you love them as much as we do!
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 2 cups almond flour blanched, fine grind
- 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or ghee, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or keto syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup cherries, chopped if you like more fruit in your muffins, these can be made with 3/4 cup cherries. I have used both tart cherries and dark sweet cherries and both are equally delicious! Use fresh cherries or frozen. If you use frozen cherries, thaw and drain completely.
Muffin Glaze
- 6 tbsp powdered monkfruit sweetener (to keep these low carb and blood sugar friendly)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
Instructions
Make the Muffin Batter
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- In a medium size bowl, add almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well using a whisk or a fork.
- In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, melted oil or ghee, syrup, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well once again. Fold the cherries into the batter and spoon the batter into muffin papers, or silicone muffin liners.
- Bake in 350℉ degree oven for 20-25 minutes until light golden brown.
Make the Lemon Ginger Glaze
- While the muffins are baking, make the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice and grated ginger together in a small bowl.
- When the muffins are cool, drizzle them with glaze, allow the glaze to dry, and enjoy!
- These muffins will keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days, if they last that long!
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 16gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg
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