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Keto Chocolate Macadamia Nut Muffins – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Keto Chocolate Macadamia Nut Muffins

Craving a rich, chocolatey treat? These Keto Chocolate Macadamia Nut Muffins are incredibly moist, packed with decadent cocoa flavor, and studded with buttery macadamia nuts for the perfect crunch. A simple, guilt-free recipe for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffin
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups / 196g (6.9 oz) almond flour
  • 1 cup (192 g / 6.8 oz) powdered erythritol
  • ¼ cup (21 g / 0.74 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons (8 g / 0.28 oz) baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) salt
  • ¾ cup (192 g / 6.8 oz) cashew butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (180 ml / 6.1 fl oz) unsweetened almond milk
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup (30 g / 1.06 oz) chopped macadamia nuts
  • For a smoother batter and a better rise, ensure your eggs and almond milk are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Feel free to swap the macadamia nuts for other low-carb nuts like pecans or walnuts, or add ¼ cup of sugar-free chocolate chips for an extra decadent treat.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week for maximum freshness.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry : almond flour, powdered erythritol, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted cashew butter, unsweetened almond milk, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  6. Pour the wet into the bowl with the dry .
  7. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  9. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  10. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Do not overmix the batter after combining the wet and dry .
  12. Mix only until no dry streaks remain to keep the muffins tender and light.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 9gFat: 20g

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