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lemon chia seed low carb walnut muffins

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Sauk Village, IL
Updated on Apr 13, 2017

I wanted to create a satisfying low carb dessert and this is what I came up with. The chia seeds helps to lower the net carbs and adds fiber to the muffins. The pure Lemon extract sure does pack a lot of flavor in these little muffins, and the walnuts on top adds lots of texture. These muffins are perfect with a cup of coffee, and under 200 calories per muffins, makes them a healthy breakfast or snack choice, & they are moist and tasty as well. In lieu of some of the fat, I did use some applesauce. A real tasty and satisfying treat.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield Makes 12 Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups super fine almond flour
  • 1/3 cup chia seeds
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup splenda zero calorie sweetener
  • 8 ounces no sugar added applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons pure lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • - dash of salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
  • 1/2 cup black walnuts

How To Make lemon chia seed low carb walnut muffins

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners. Spray with non stick cooking spray if desired. Set aside till needed.
  • Step 2
    Add the almond flour, chia seeds, salt and baking powder along with 1/2 of the nuts, to a medium bowl.
  • Step 3
    Stir and blend together.
  • Step 4
    In a separate bowl add in the eggs, splenda oil and applesauce with milk, & lemon extract beat together till blended well.
  • Step 5
    Now add in half the dry ingredients, then beat, till blended, then add in the remaining dry ingredients, and beat till batter is well blended.
  • Lemon Chia Seed Low Carb Muffins
    Step 6
    Pour batter into prepared muffin cups, then top with the remaining nuts, then bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Step 7
    The nutritional analysis for this recipe, Makes 12 muffins, Calories per muffin 161 g, Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 31mg, Sodium 134Mg, Potassium 12 Mg, Carbs 9G, Fiber 4 G, Sugars 3g, Protein 6G. The NET CARBS PER MUFFIN IS 5G. This analysis was calculated using My Fitness Pal.
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