Blueberry Lemon Muffins – Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free
You simply can’t go wrong with blueberries. And these blueberry muffins are perfect as part of yourbreakfast meal, a coffee break, or snack time with your kids. Blueberries are rich in anti-oxidants, high in fiber and vitamins. This recipe is low-carb and Keto friendly. Each muffin comes in at 5 NET carbs.
If you are on Keto, feel free to slather the muffin with a thick layer of butter to add extra fat to your daily intake.
Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups almond flour (very fine grind)
- 1/4 cup Oat Fiber
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries (can use frozen -- don't thaw)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sweetener blend (add more, to taste)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1/8 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix almond flour, oat fiber, baking powder, and salt to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, add the sweetener blend. Mix in the eggs and beat for a minute. Then add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly with a big wooden spoon or mixer.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until combined. Don't over mix. Fold the blueberries into the mixture and then divide into 10 paper liners or silicone cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a sharp knife, when inserted, comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
Ingredients:
Please be careful when purchasing oat fiber. It is NOT the same as Oat Bran. Some bulk food stores will try to convince you they are the same. They are NOT the same, not even near the same.
Here is the Carb count for 1/4 cup OAT FIBER. The 12 g of fiber cancels out the 12 g of carbs resulting in a NET carb count of ZERO.
Carbohydrate 12 g
Fiber 12 g
Here is the Carb count for 1/4 cup OAT BRAN. The NET Carb value is 11.96 … which is a a long way from ZERO!
Total Carbohydrate 15.56g
Dietary Fiber 3.6g
If you want to give Oat Fiber a good test, Anthony’s is a best seller and a good choice
Anthony’s Organic Oat Fiber (1.5lb), A Natural Gluten Free Fiber
I purchase in bulk and have been happy with: