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Keto Cranberry Orange Muffins - Bright, Zesty, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fine almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup granular keto sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit erythritol blend), plus 1–2 tablespoons more if you prefer sweeter
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil), slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 medium orange)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (about half an orange)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved (do not thaw if frozen)
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon orange extract for extra citrus punch
  • Optional topping: 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or a sprinkle of sweetener

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and sweetener until no lumps remain.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, yogurt (or sour cream), vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but scoopable. If it feels too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons water or more orange juice.
  5. Fold in the cranberries. If using frozen, add them straight from the freezer to prevent streaking and over-coloring the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups (about 3/4 full). Sprinkle with sliced almonds or a light dusting of keto sweetener if you’d like.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Almond flour muffins firm up as they cool, so give them time before peeling off liners.