These Keto Mini Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are fluffy and moist, full of comforting cinnamon taste. They’re the ideal guilt-free treat for anyone on a keto or low-carb diet. It tastes like a warm cinnamon doughnut with no sugar rush in between bites. We make these small muffins with almond flour, butter, & a keto sweetener. They’re all delicious as a breakfast, snack, or even dessert. The cinnamon-Erythritol coating gives them that traditional “sugar-dusted” look without adding extra carbohydrates. They are simple to prepare, take only a few minutes to bake, and we can save them for later use. These muffins make maintaining keto deliciously easy, whether you’re meal planning or just in need of something sweet.
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STATS:
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Time for prep: Ten minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving size: 2 mini muffins
- Time for cooking: Fifteen minutes
- Total duration: Twenty-five minutes
- Diet: Low-carb, Keto
- Serving: 12
- Course: Dessert
EQUIPMENT:
- Whisk
- Mini muffin tin
- Silicone spatula
- Mixing bowls
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- One & ½ cups almond flour
- One tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup Erythritol
- One tbsp. melted butter
- Two tsp. ground cinnamon
- One tsp. baking powder
- ¼ cup keto almond milk
- Salt
- One tbsp. Erythritol + ½ teaspoon cinnamon
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour adds a nutty flavor that goes well with cinnamon & keeps the muffins moist, light, & naturally low in carbohydrates.
EGGS:
- Eggs bind the mixture and aid in the muffins’ rising, giving them a soft, fluffy texture in order to offset the density of almond flour.
MELTED BUTTER:
- Melted butter adds the rich flavor & moisture, which also makes the muffins soft on the interior & intensifies the sweetness of the cinnamon.
ERYTHRITOL:
- Granulated Erythritol helps make that traditional cinnamon sugar coating & adds a pleasant taste without adding sugar or carbohydrates.
CINNAMON:
- Ground cinnamon adds the warmth & richness which makes these straightforward muffins a warm, fragrant, decadent delight.
BAKING POWDER:
- Baking powder gives the muffins a light, bakery-like feel & aids in their puffing up even without gluten.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract rounds the taste, which adds a subtle sweetness that goes well with butter & cinnamon.
KETO ALMOND MILK:
- Keto almond milk keeps the batter moist & smooth without adding dairy or sugar.
SALT:
- Each bite is more enjoyable because salt intensifies the taste & balances the sweet flavor.
MELTED BUTTER:
- Coat these muffins with melted butter so the cinnamon-Erythritol topping adheres better, giving them a doughnut-like appearance.
ERYTHRITOL & CINNAMON TOPPING:
- Erythritol & cinnamon for the topping replicate the traditional cinnamon sugar flavor & appearance while remaining low-carb and keto-friendly.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We set the temperature of the oven at 350 degrees F.
- Then apply the muffin liners in the tray.
- We whisk the cinnamon, almond flour, baking powder, Erythritol, & salt in a dish.
- Then combine the almond milk, eggs, melted butter, & vanilla essence in a different vessel.
- Combine both of these components with each other with a spatula so we get a smooth batter.
- Fill ¾ of the cavities in the tray with batter with a spoon.
- Bake these muffins for twelve to fifteen minutes till it gets golden.
- Cool these muffins, then apply the melted butter on top.
- Add the Erythritol & cinnamon powder in the small bowl.
- Roll each muffin in the mixture so it gets coated.
- Serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Scrambled Eggs with Spinach
- Keto Avocado Toast
- Bulletproof Coffee
SNACKS:
- Cheese Crisps
- Almond Butter Fat Bombs
- Keto Trail Mix
DESSERTS:
- Keto Cheesecake Bites
- Chocolate Mug Cake
- Coconut Cream Pudding
DRINKS:
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Keto Vanilla Smoothie
- Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate
SIDES:
- Cauliflower Hash Browns
- Zucchini Fritters
- Keto Pancakes
TIPS:
- Sprinkle some chopped pecans or nuts for the extra crunchy taste.
- Utilize a silicon muffin liner so the muffins will release easily.
- Make them in double quantity & freeze for meal planning.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Stock these muffins in the closed box for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Cool the muffins; wrap them, then freeze for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare these muffins with coconut flour?
- Utilize coconut flour, but we have to make lots of adjustments in this, so we have to utilize almond flour for the convenience.
Are these non-dairy muffins?
- No, these muffins contain dairy, so we can utilize coconut oil and non-dairy milk to prepare a non-dairy version.
Which keto sweetener is best?
- We can make these muffins with monk fruit or Erythritol, as it provides the same sugar-like taste without the added carbs.
Will we prepare full-size muffins?
- We can easily prepare full-size muffins and bake for eighteen to twenty minutes instead of fifteen.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of calories: 125 kcal
Net carbs: 2.5 g
Potassium: 95 g
Total carbs: 6 g
Serving: 12 muffins
Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 4.2 g
Fat: 10 g
Calcium: 45 g
Iron: 0.6 g
Vitamin A: 20 g
Sodium: 70 g
Portion size: Two muffins