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Orange Cranberry Muffins (Almond Flour, Low Carb)

Orange cranberry muffins are packed with tart cranberries and fresh orange flavor for a soft, buttery treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Baked in less than 30 minutes, these muffins are great as a grab-and-go breakfast or snack. (They're also gluten-free, low-carb, and paleo.)
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 10 muffins
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Blanched Almond flour (not almond meal)
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom
  • 1/3 cup Coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 tbsp Orange zest

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Butter, melted (5 tbsp)
  • 1/4 cup Orange juice
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla extract
  • 3 Large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup Cranberries fresh or frozen

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, salt, spices, baking powder, orange zest, and coconut sugar.
  • Mix in the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange juice. Then, fold in the cranberries.
  • Using a spoon or spatula, fill the muffin cups with the mixture. Bake for 25 minutes, until the top is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack. Enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to use blanched almond flour. Do not use almond meal.  Blue Diamond Almond Flour is a great option
 
 
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.3g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 7.7g | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg