This recipe for Low-Carb Almond Cherry Muffins boasts awesome cherry flavor, but without the carbs. This recipe is suitable for low-carb, ketogenic, Atkins, LC/HF, gluten-free, grain-free and Banting diets.
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Rich cherry flavor, but low-carb? It seems like a contradiction in terms, but it’s true! How do we do it? We only use a quarter cup of cherries for the entire recipe, but cut each cherry into teeny pieces, so that each muffin gets its share of the good stuff. In addition, we add almonds and a bit of almond extract to the recipe. Almonds and cherries have flavors that work synergistically and make everything more cherry-like. Maybe it’s because they are in the same family, but whatever it is, the two flavors hold hands and take your tastebuds in the same direction.
These Low-Carb Almond Cherry Muffins, not only have deep cherry flavor, but also have a moist, tender texture that melts in your mouth. Jewels of cherry bedazzle these muffins and sliced almonds garnish the top. The result is a beautiful and tasty muffin.
Try these Low-Carb Almond Cherry Muffins for breakfast or enjoy with a cup of tea for a lovely afternoon pick-me-up. They are perfect to pop in a lunchbox and make a great grab-n-go treat. Enjoy!
-Annissa
Low-Carb Almond Cherry Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups super fine almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon grain-free baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated stevia/erythritol blend
- 1/4 cup pasture-raised butter or coconut oil melted
- 4 pasture-raised eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup frozen cherries each cut into at least 8 pieces
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Prepare a muffin pan by lining with muffin papers or greasing with coconut oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, salt, baking powder, and granulated sweetener until completely combined. whisk in the butter or coconut oil. Mixture will appear mealy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, and vanilla and almond extracts.
- Pour egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir together. Stir in cherries and 1/4 cup sliced almonds, reserving 1/4 cup almonds for later.
Spoon batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cavity 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full. Sprinkle with the remaining sliced almonds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
Recipe Notes
Per serving (1 muffin):
Net Carbs (g): 6
Omggg you had me at low carbs… but those photos make this dessert even more perf! Thanks for sharing xo, sharon
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Thanks so much!
Love a good cherry muffin and putting the almonds on top is a nice touch. Grab and go breakfast.
Yep! Grab and go is my kind of breakfast!
These muffins look perfect for breakfast with some coffee. YUM!
Thanks!
Can I substitute blackberries instead of cherries?
Blackberries might release some water and make damp areas around them in the muffins. You might want to try my recipe for blackberry muffins. For this recipe, I turn the blackberries into a filling, then put it in the muffin.
-Annissa
As a photographer myself, first I want to say how gorgeous your food looks!!! I’m starving now ahhha. Thanks for sharing this, I am now a fan of your blog 🙂
Thanks so much, Michaela! Harper does almost all of the photography on the site. I am so luck to have her as the other half of our team!
-Annissa
I just pinned this!! These look absolutely delicious and right up my ally! Can’t wait to give them a try!
xoAshley
Thanks so much for sharing! I hope you enjoy them.
These look delicious and so fabulous they are low carb!!! I will have to have a go at recreating them!
Sophie x
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They look so yummy. Thanks for sharing, I need to try making them soon!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy!
Can I use other fruit that is low carb in its place like Strawberries Blueberries or Raspberries?
Sure! Have fun with it!
-Annissa
You never say what to do with the reserved 1/4 cup of almonds, but I’m surmising they get sprinkled on the muffins prior to baking. This recipe looks so delicious! I’ve been craving cherries lately. Will definitely be making these.
Yes, they get sprinkled on top prior to baking. I’ll add that to the recipe. Thanks for pointing it out!
-Annissa
Do you put the almonds on top before or after baking?
I put them on before baking.
-Annisssa
Just made these tonight, gals. So. Good! Thanks for doing all the heavy lifting so we can simply come along and bake and enjoy delightful Keto food!
Thanks so much!
-Annissa
The almond extract really flavored these deliciously! I loved the cherries and will double those next time! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
These muffins look amazing! Could I substitute coconut flour that I have on hand for the almond flour?
Cynthia,
It would be better to wait until you have the almond flour. Coconut flour acts very differently than almond flour and I’m afraid you would need to make multiple alterations to make it work out.
-Annissa
Thank you for your reply…I will definitely wait and use the almond flour.
Can I use fresh fruit instead?
The cherries I used in these muffins were fresh.
Could I use dried cherries?
Dried cherries should work fine. Depending on how many you use, they may increase the carb content.
Annissa
Can dairy milk be used in place of almond milk?
Yes, dairy milk should work fine in the recipe.
-Annissa