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Keto Lemon Coconut Muffins - Bright, Moist, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups fine almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/3 cup granular erythritol or allulose (or your preferred keto sweetener)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (from 2–3 lemons)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract for a stronger coconut note
  • 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes for topping

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Lightly mist liners with cooking spray for easy release.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut until well combined and lump-free.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. If using coconut extract, add it now.
  4. Combine gently: Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick and scoopable. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Portion the batter: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 liners. If topping with coconut flakes, sprinkle a pinch over each muffin.
  6. Bake: Place on the center rack and bake for 18–22 minutes. Muffins are done when the tops are set, lightly golden at the edges, and a toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to finish cooling. This helps set the crumb and prevents soggy bottoms.
  8. Optional finishing touch: For extra lemon pop, brush the warm tops with a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice mixed with a pinch of sweetener.