The nutritional value changes with the products you use and the brand names you use, but generally speaking you are going to have about 5-7 carbs. I use zero carb and zero sugar protein powder so watch your brands closely on that item if carbs or sugar is important to you. If you are doing Paleo, you'll want to use almond milk or coconut milk in place of the half and half. Tweak it as you need it.
You don't have to be eating any special 'way' to enjoy these muffins. Anyone can enjoy them! They are that yummy and the health benefits are just a perk!
Almond Muffins
Wheat free, low carb, sugar free!
2 c almond flour
1/4 c flax meal
3/4 c unflavored or vanilla whey protein powder
1 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/3 c thin sliced almonds
3/4 c sweetener granules - brand of your choice (Ideal or Just Like Sugar are my top choices)
3/4 c pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 stick real butter, melted
3 eggs
2 t almond extract
1/2 c half and half or cream
In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients; almond flour, flax, protein powder, baking powder, soda, salt, sliced almonds and sweeteners. In another bowl mix the pumpkin, butter, eggs and extract. Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry mixture and stir with a wooden spoon while adding the cream or half and half. Add a little bit more cream if you have to make it thinner, but remember your batter should be thicker than a cake mix yet still able to be scooped or poured into muffin tins. Add a little more almond flour if you need it thicker. Pour batter into greased or lined cupcake tins filled 3/4 full. You can top the muffins with a sprinkle of additional sliced almonds if you wish. Bake at 325 for approximately 25 - 30 minutes. This will make roughly 16 muffins.
A nice, thick batter
You can add a few sliced almonds to the tops if you wish
Yummy muffins cooling on the counter
