Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup erythritol (or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk alternatives)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar (helps activate the baking soda)
For the Cinnamon Coating:
- 1/4 cup erythritol, granulated (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with muffin liners.
2. Make the Muffin Batter:
- In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick but spreadable.
3. Bake the Muffins:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Coat the Muffins:
- While the muffins are cooling, prepare the cinnamon coating. In a small bowl, mix together the erythritol and cinnamon for the coating.
- Once the muffins are cool enough to handle, dip each muffin into the melted butter, making sure to coat the tops completely.
- Immediately roll the buttered muffins in the cinnamon-erythritol mixture until they are fully coated. Repeat for each muffin.
5. Serve:
- Serve your Keto Cinnamon Donut Muffins warm, and enjoy!
Tips:
- Texture: If you like a lighter muffin, you can add a tablespoon of unsweetened coconut flour to the batter to help absorb moisture and give a fluffier texture.
- Make it a cake: If you prefer, you can make a keto cinnamon donut cake by doubling the batter and baking it in a round cake pan for about 25-30 minutes.
- Flavor Variations: For extra flavor, you can add nutmeg or a little bit of vanilla extract into the batter for a more traditional donut flavor.
Nutritional Information (per muffin, makes 12 muffins):
- Calories: ~160
- Carbs: ~4g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Net Carbs: ~2g
- Fat: ~14g
- Protein: ~5g
These Keto Cinnamon Donut Muffins are the perfect sweet treat for those on a low-carb diet. They taste like a warm, cinnamon donut, but without the sugar crash. Enjoy them for breakfast, dessert, or as a delicious snack!
