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.
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
Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Almond Cherry Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 226Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.