Keto Cranberry Muffins – All Day I Dream About Food

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These tender Keto Cranberry have a light fluffy crumb that is bursting with fresh cranberries. They’re easy to make and perfect for quick breakfasts or snacks.

I am not much of a hoarder, but I do have a tendency to hoard fresh cranberries in the fall. Once I start seeing them in the stores, I find myself buying a bag or two on every shopping trip. And although I already have a few bags stashed in my freezer, I can’t resist the call of these tart red berries.

All the better to make recipes like these Keto Cranberry Muffins, right? I also like to have them on hand for Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce and Keto Cranberry Orange Bread. Really, there is a never-ending supply of delicious low carb cranberry recipes!

Grab a bag (or five!) the next time you’re at the store, because there is so much keto baking to be done!

Why readers love this recipe

I created this recipe in 2016 and it was the first time I ever used my blender to make keto muffins. And I was utterly thrilled with the results. They came out so fluffy and with a delightfully fine crumb.

For anyone who thinks that almond flour can’t rival wheat flour for texture, this is the recipe you need to try! They are easy to whip up in your blender and the sour cream gives them an incomparable texture.

And they are bursting with fresh cranberries. I love how cranberries hold their shape but also release their juices while baking. All that tart flavor comes through perfectly.

Muffins like these are great for stocking your freezer. Simply place them into a ziplock freezer bag and freeze. They can last for several months. They can also be refrigerated for up to a week for easy keto breakfasts.

Ingredient Notes

• Sour cream: I love using sour cream in baked goods like muffins and keto cakes. It makes them extra tender. You can also use Greek yogurt, but I recommend full fat for the best flavor.
• Almond flour: As with any almond flour recipe, the finer your flour, the finer the consistency. I always have good results with Bob’s Red Mill.
• Sweetener: I use an erythritol based sweetener but others may also work. Please see the Tips for Success for more information.
• Eggs: Be sure you bring them to room temperature first for smoother blending.
• Cranberries: Fresh cranberries will work best. You can also use frozen but make sure to thaw them first.
• Pecans: Other nut options include walnuts or almonds.
• Pantry staples: Vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

Step by Step Directions

1. Blend the wet ingredients: Combine the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large blender jar. Blend about 30 seconds.

2. Add the dry ingredients: Add the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend again until smooth, about 30 seconds to a minute. If your batter is overly thick, add ¼ to ½ cup of water to thin it out (different brands of almond flour can vary).

3. Add the cranberries: By hand, stir in cranberries, keeping a few for the top of the muffins, and chopped pecans if using.

4. Bake the muffins: Divide the mixture in a muffin tin lined with parchment or silicone liners. Bake at 325ºF for 25 to 30 minutes, until just golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove and let cool completely.

Tips for Success

I like using a high-powered blender for this recipe, to really combine the batter and fluff it up a little. I am a huge fan of my BlendTec and it’s been going strong for over 12 years! You can blend it in a food processor as well. Mixing in a bowl is fine but you don’t get quite the fluffiness.

When baking keto muffin recipes, always use silicone or parchment paper liners. Regular paper liners stick badly and you lose too much of the muffin when trying to peel it off.

You aren’t limited to cranberries and pecans in this recipe. Let your imagination run wild! Lemon blueberry, cranberry orange, chocolate chip, you name it. You can use this as a basic keto muffin recipe and add in whatever you want.

These muffins should work with any kind of sweetener. Do keep in mind that if you use one that contains a lot of allulose, they will darken quickly in the oven. Keep your eye on them as you may need to take them out earlier. I also recommend using silicone muffin liners when baking with allulose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Keto Cranberry Muffin Recipe

These tender Keto Cranberry have a light fluffy crumb that is bursting with fresh cranberries. They’re easy to make and perfect for quick breakfasts or snacks.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cranberry muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 muffins

Calories: 237kcal

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line a muffin tin with parchment or silicone liners.

• Combine the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large blender jar. Blend about 30 seconds.

• Add the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend again until smooth, about 30 seconds to a minute. If your batter is overly thick, add ¼ to ½ cup of water to thin it out (different brands of almond flour can vary).

• By hand, stir in cranberries, keeping a few for the top of the muffins, and chopped pecans if using.

• Divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until just golden brown and firm to the touch.

• Remove and let cool completely.

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Notes

Storage Information: Store these muffins in a covered container on the counter for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 10 days. They can also be frozen for several months. 

Nutrition Facts

Keto Cranberry Muffin Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 237
Calories from Fat 182

% Daily Value*

Fat 20.2g31%

Carbohydrates 7.4g2%

Fiber 3.5g14%

Protein 8.7g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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