Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
- 2 scoops (approximately 50g) vanilla whey protein powder (or a plant-based alternative)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup erythritol or another low-carb sweetener
- 1/2 cup blueberries or raspberries (optional, for added flavor and minimal carb increase)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, ground flaxseeds, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the almond milk, olive oil (or melted coconut oil), vanilla extract, and erythritol until well combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the berries, if using.
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Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Estimated Nutritional Information (Per Muffin, based on 12 servings):
- Calories: 180-200 kcal
- Protein: 10-12g
- Fat: 14-16g
- Carbohydrates: 8-10g (Net Carbs: 4-6g)
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 1-2g
- Salt: ~200mg
- The nutritional content will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use, especially for the protein powder and any optional add-ins.
- You can adjust the sweetener based on your taste preference and dietary goals.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days or frozen for longer storage.
Enjoy your high-protein, low-sugar, and low-carb muffins as part of a balanced diet!