Quick & Easy Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Muffins

You’ll delight in these delicious and moist, low-carb cinnamon roll muffins drizzled with a sweet lemony frosting. Make this easy Keto recipe in 30-minutes flat using almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil, cinnamon and eggs.

Light and airy but moist and with a hint of cinnamon, these Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Muffins are so dang good I don’t know why you’d ever go back to eating muffins that are full of sugar and flour again.

I’d take a batch of these easy-to-make low-carb muffins straight from the oven any day of the week.

This easy recipe takes only 10 minutes to prep and about 20 minutes to bake in the oven and you’re on you way to cinnamon roll heaven without a grain of sugar in sight.

The icing is very easy to make by mixing powdered erythritol and lemon juice and gives these low-carb muffins a sweetness that combines perfectly with the cinnamon spice. You can add a little more lemon juice if you like your frosting runnier and less if you like it more dollop style.

Of course, low-carb cinnamon muffins can be enjoyed without the icing and extras can be stored in the freezer for when you feel like snacking keto-style.

Muffins are the perfect low-carb snack for kids and if you want more family-friendly ideas, try these:

• Keto Peanut Butter Brownies
• Nut-free Keto Granola Bar recipe
• Easy Keto Cinnamon Rolls

And for the adults who like a bit of heat, get into these Bacon Jalapeno Popper Muffins.

For more Keto-approved snacks, check out our list of 101 Low-Carb Snacks download.

Here’s what’s to love about Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Muffins:

• they taste just like the real thing, only better
• low-carb, Keto-approved
• gluten-free and dairy-free
• sugar-free
• ready to eat in 30-minutes
• kid approved
• keep a stash in the freezer
• uses one bowl only!
• enjoy with coffee or tea
• a sugar-free treat to share for brunch or morning tea
• probably the BEST low-carb muffin you’ll try 😁🥳

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CAN I EAT MUFFINS ON KETO?

You cannot eat a regular muffin on the Keto Diet, but you can eat muffins if they are low in carbohydrates (ideally less than 5g net carbs per serve) and do not use sugar or flour as an ingredient. Typically a low-carb muffin recipe will use erythritol (regular or brown sugar version), stevia/erythritol blends or monk fruit as a substitute for sugar. To replace the flour, a keto muffin recipe will use almond flour and/or coconut flour and non-dairy milk such as almond milk is used instead of regular cow’s milk.

HOW DO YOU MAKE MUFFINS LOW-CARB?

For fruit muffins, you need to use low-carbohydrate fruit such as blueberries, strawberries or raspberries, and avoid high carb fruit like banana. Chocolate chip muffins can be made keto-friendly by using sugar-free chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder. Keto muffins take no longer to make than regular muffins so are any easy way to eat a healthier version of a muffin for those on specialized diets.

WHAT IS BROWN SUGAR ERYTHRITOL?

Brown sugar erythritol is a sugar-free version of brown sugar used in low-carb, diabetic and Ketogenic baking recipes. It is made to resemble the taste and texture of brown sugar without the sugar. The main ingredient is erythritol (a naturally occurring sugar alcohol) and it also uses a substance to create the color like malt extract or fruit juice concentrate. Brands such as Swerve and Sukrin Gold sell a brown sugar alternative that is low in carbohydrate and suitable for diabetics and people following a low-carb diet.

Cooking Tips & Tricks for Keto Cinnamon Roll Muffins

• Batter will be thick but should pour out of a measuring cup. Additional almond milk can be added if it is too thick
• How do I know if muffins are cooked? Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the muffin and it will come out clean when the muffins are cooked through
• Do keto muffins need to be served warm? These muffins are delicious when served warm but they are equally good at room temperature. Allow them to cool slightly before removing from the liners or muffin tin as they may stick if too warm
• Muffins sticking to muffin tin or liners? Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing
• Leftover muffins? Store leftover muffins in a sealed bag or airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. Muffins can be heated for 10 seconds in the microwave to warm if desired.
• Leftover frosting? Any leftover icing can be kept in a sealed container and reheated in a microwave for a few seconds to soften as it will become hard when stored.
• Freeze low-carb muffins? Muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months and defrosted when ready to eat.
• Need more muffins? Just double the batch and make 12 muffins or use a mini-muffin tray and bake smaller muffins. Be sure to reduce the cooking time for mini-muffins
• Where can I find brown sugar erythritol? Brown sugar erythritol is essentially a sugar-free, brown-sugar alternative and popular brands such as Swerve and Sukrin Gold make one. It can also be made in 5 minutes using this recipe from The Low-Carb Maven. For Australian stockists, visit our Australian Keto Sources Page.
• Can I use regular erythritol instead of the brown sugar version? I haven’t tried it but it should work out okay. The brown sugar erythritol is an important part of the creating the cinnamon roll flavors so if you try it, it won’t have quite the same taste and the texture could be different.

How to make Low Carb Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Preheat the oven to 350F (180c) and grease a 6 cup muffin pan or use cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, brown sugar erythritol (I used Sukrin Gold), baking powder, cinnamon

Now mix in the eggs, coconut oil and almond milk. Keep mixing until a thick batter forms and most of the lumps have broken down. A few small lumps of coconut oil might remain if your coconut oil was solid.

Spoon 6 even sized amounts of batter into the muffin tray and bake for 18-20 minutes 

While the muffins are cooking, mix up the frosting by whisking together the powdered erythritol and lemon juice, adjusting the amount of lemon juice up or down to get the frosting consistency that you like (more or less runny)

After 18-20 minutes, remove the low carb muffins and check that they are cooked through with a skewer or toothpick. It should come out clean (not wet) when poked into the center of the muffin. Leave to cool a little in the muffin trays.

Drizzle the frosting over the muffin to serve or enjoy on their own. These cinnamon roll muffins are delicious served either warm straight from the oven or reheated later.

ENJOY ♥♥♥♥♥

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Easy Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Delight in these delicious and moist, low-carb cinnamon roll muffins drizzled with a sweet lemony frosting. Make this easy Keto recipe in 30-minutes flat.

Course Brunch, Snacks

Cuisine American

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Keyword cinnamon roll muffins, keto muffins, low carb muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 179kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond flour (superfine)
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup erythritol brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

Frosting

• 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol sweetener (confectioners)
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F (180c)
• Grease muffin pan or add 6 cupcake liners
• Mix together flours, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon
• Slowly mix in eggs, coconut oil and almond milk until a thick batter forms and lumps are mostly gone
• Divide into 6 regular sized muffin tins
• Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through

Frosting

• Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice
• Drizzle icing over muffins before serving

Notes

• Batter will be thick but should pour out of a measuring cup. Additional almond milk can be added if it is too thick
• How do I know if muffins are cooked? Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the muffin and it will come out clean when the muffins are cooked through
• Muffins sticking to muffin tin or liners? Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing
• Leftover muffins? Store leftover muffins in a sealed bag or airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. Muffins can be heated for 10 seconds in the microwave to warm if desired.
• Leftover frosting? Any leftover icing can be kept in a sealed container and reheated in a microwave for a few seconds to soften as it will become hard when stored.
• Freeze low-carb muffins? Muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months and defrosted when ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 179 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 55mg18%

Sodium 60mg3%

Potassium 155mg4%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 80IU2%

Vitamin C 0.7mg1%

Calcium 114mg11%

Iron 0.8mg4%

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

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