These Keto Cranberry Muffins make a great breakfast or afternoon snack. And each muffin has just 4g net carbs. Sweet!
I saw a recipe last night that made me so hungry for muffins.
I happened upon a beautiful picture of an orange cranberry muffin and suddenly, I just had to have one. Like, that minute. At 10 o'clock at night. But no matter, I got out my low carb baking supplies and got straight to work.
To make these Keto Cranberry Muffins, I started with some cranberries and an orange.
I chopped up a handful of fresh cranberries and coated them with sugar-free sweetener to make them edible. Oranges are off limits on a low carb diet, of course, but their skin is ok. So I zested an orange and chopped up some pecans to use later on.
Then, I turned my attention to the low carb cranberry muffin batter.
These blender muffins are made using almond flour, oat fiber, and flaxseed meal in place of regular all-purpose flour. And for the wet ingredients, I used eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract and melted butter, I folded in the orange zest, cranberries and pecans and then baked them up in muffin tins. Soon I had a dozen Keto Cranberry Muffins with only 4g net carbs each.
Just perfect, whether you make it at 10 in the morning, or 10 at night.
Virginia says
What does the oat flour do? And if I don’t have it, what do you recommend I substitute? Thanks!
EmilyKrill says
It improves the texture, but you can substitute coconut flour 1:1 instead.
Crollins says
Is there a replacement for the flax meal? Flaxseed don’t agree with me.
EmilyKrill says
You should be able to substitute coconut flour for the flaxseed meal, but I'm not sure what the ratio of flaxseed to coconut flour would be. You should use a different low carb orange cranberry recipe that has been tested out. Here's one that looks good:
https://joyfilledeats.com/cranberry-orange-muffins/
Erica Acevedo says
Cranberry orange muffins are my all-time favorite! After a holiday season of major indulgence, I plan on doing (lazy) keto in January, and these will definitely be on my must-make list! Thanks!
EmilyKrill says
Yes, I am sealing myself for the holidays too.
Keri says
We love muffins! Your recipe looks amazing, I am sure my kids will love it. 🙂
EmilyKrill says
Thanks!
Cathy says
I’m always looking for low carb recipes for family members! These looks and sound delightful with Cranberry and orange! Can’t wait to try!
EmilyKrill says
Great! I hope your family members like them.
Sylvie says
Orange muffins are one of my favourite and these ones look so light and delicious! I love that you used pecans and almonds too, it must bring a yummy crunch and moisture to the cakes!
Lauren @ A Nerd Cooks says
Cranberry and orange are such a great Winter flavor combination. I can't get enough! And honestly, the only thing that could make cranberry orange muffins better is for them to be low carb!
Ilona says
Such a yummy muffins and the flavor must be great with fesh cranberries!