Low Carb Blueberry Muffins
Low Carb Blueberry Muffins?
Yes! These low carb blueberry muffins are made with coconut flour and almond flour. And absolutely, they are delicious.
Some Benefits of Blueberries …
1. High in antioxidants:
Antioxidants help to minimize inflammation which, in turn, reduces damage to cells.
2. Improve cholesterol levels:
Blueberries can also lower LDL cholesterol levels — the bad form of cholesterol which can clog arteries.
3. Lower blood pressure:
Blueberries have been shown to help reduce blood pressure. A study from Science Daily found that: A new study has found that eating 200g of blueberries every day for a month can lead to an improvement in blood vessel function and a decrease in systolic blood pressure in healthy people.
4. Improve insulin sensitivity:
Blueberries may help those, such as people with type 2 diabetes, who experience insulin resistance. According to Bansari Acharya, RDN, a registered dietitian-nutritionist in Detroit, Michigan, “The anthocyanins in blueberries are what aids in improving insulin sensitivity.”
5. Boost cognitive functioning:
In a small 2011 study, older adults with early memory decline consumed blueberry juice daily for 12 weeks while another group consumed a berry placebo drink. After 12 weeks, those who consumed blueberry juice saw an improvement in memory function as well as a decrease in depressive symptoms.
6. Contain prebiotics:
Blueberries offer a powerful prebiotic blend of both soluble fibers together with polyphenols which have been shown to have prebiotic benefits.
7. Blueberries are a great source for nutrients:
Blueberries have: 1. Fiber, which improves gut health, lowers cholesterol, and controls blood sugar levels. 2. Potassium, which regulates your heartbeat, metabolize carbohydrates, and maintain proper muscle function. 3. Vitamin K, which creates proteins needed for blood clotting. 4.Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that helps your body absorb iron. and 5. Folate, which forms red blood cells to help the body receive oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
Low Carb Blueberry Muffins Recipe
(Printable Low Carb Blueberry Muffins recipe below)
Ingredients …
1 cup almond flour
½ cup coconut flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
4 tbsp butter, melted
Ingredients …
6 eggs
¼ cup + 2 tbsp. water
1 3/8 heaping teaspoons stevia
¼ tsp maple extract, (better with lemon extract)
1 1-1/4 cup blueberries, or less for fewer carbs
Instructions…
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spoon batter equally into 6 muffin cups. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly brown.
Fold in blueberries.
Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
In separate bowl, whisk eggs, butter, water, erythritol, stevia and lemon extract.
Mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Set aside.
Cool in pan 5-10 minutes then remove from pan and cool muffins on rack.
Notes
Amount Per Serving: 1 muffin Total Fat 7g 11% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1 % Fiber 1g 5 % Sugars 2g Protein 4g 7 %
Please know that I do not claim to be, nor am I, a dietician! The above nutrition information is obtained from the using nutrition counter located at MyFitnessPal.com based on my ingredients. My suggestion is that if you are not comfortable with the above results would be that you visit the site and list your ingredients, as the results between your ingredients and mine may be different. This information provided solely as a courtesy to you!
So, whatcha waitin’ for?
… Go ahead, make yourself some low carb blueberry muffins!
As read above, blueberries have many benefits! And of course, are absolutely delicious to eat – you get the best of both worlds with these wonderful little superfood berries!
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Low Carb Blueberry Muffins Free Printable Recipe
Low Carb Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. water
- 1 3/8 heaping teaspoons stevia
- ¼ tsp maple extract, (better with lemon extract)
- 1 1-1/4 cup blueberries, or less for fewer carbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Set aside.
- In separate bowl, whisk eggs, butter, water, erythritol, stevia and lemon extract.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Spoon batter equally into 6 muffin cups. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Cool in pan 5-10 minutes then remove from pan and cool muffins on rack.
Notes
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… Meanwhile – along with this Low Carb Blueberry Muffins recipe, be certain to check out my other Breakfast & Keto and Low Carb Recipes page as well!
Each is equally delicious in addition to this one!
