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.
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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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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.
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
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
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.
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Diane Crow
I made these followed all the directions and they came out to soft, is that how they’re supposed to be or did I do something wrong?
Anna Mazlin
Hi Diane, I’m sure you haven’t done anything wrong 🙂 If the muffins are too soft you could reduce the almond milk and oil a little. Baking the muffins for an extra 3-5 minutes might help too!
Paula
I made these yesterday to eat with dinner. I made the mini muffins and they were DELICIOUS! Instead of coconut oil, I added butter. Yum! Will definitely be making again! Thank you!
Abbie Brooks
That’s wonderful, Paula! I’m so thrilled that you liked our Cinnamon Roll Muffins…they are one of our favorites too and they freeze well as an extra bonus…
Halle
I’ve become somewhat of a baker since starting a keto diet 6 mo ago and these muffins are my all time favorite thing I’ve made so far. I look forward to switching the recipe up with different flavors for variety. Thank you so much for the perfect muffin!
Abbie Brooks
That’s great to hear Halle! I am so happy that you love this muffin recipe – we love it too.. Let us know if you come up with some tasty variations as we’d love to try them out.
Grace Gutierrez
Hi! Can i use the white granulated erythritol? Thank you!
Abbie Brooks
Do you mean for the frosting? It won’t give you the same smooth result as the powdered version as it doesn’t dissolve as easily. If you can’t get the powdered or confectioners erythritol, you can make your own by processing erythritol in a spice/coffee grinder or food processor.
Grace Gutierrez
For the muffin I mean instead of using brown sugar. Thank you!
Abbie Brooks
Ahhh…of course! You can use granulated erythritol and it should work out fine. The texture and flavor will be a bit different but overall it should work out great.
Tammy
Put regular erythritol in blender and it turns into powdered sugar
Abbie Brooks
That’s a great tip Tammy and a coffee grinder works too! That way you don’t need to buy powdered erythritol separately.
Jan
These are SOOOO good! I added more cinnamon and some cloves. I actually like things a little undercooked and was going to check them at 15 minutes but forgot. They stayed in almost 25 minutes. I thought they would be ruined but they were still good and hardly dry at all – just on the top. I added softened unsalted butter to make the frosting and had to use lemon extract, and it was just the perfect touch for the topping. I don’t like coconut flour, but I did not really notice it in this recipe. I will be making these a lot and trying different things with them. Look no further for a perfect muffin! Thank you for this recipe – I am picky and haven’t found one just right after many tries. So happy to get help for my sweet cravings!
Abbie Brooks
Ah Jan, this makes me so happy! It’s great when you find the perfect recipe for you. One that you know you can make over and over, with your own tweaks!! I love how you made it your own and especially that the muffins were still good after being in the oven so long. I love a forgiving recipe. Enjoy!!
Linda
Made this today. Awesome, wonderful taste. Will make again for sure.
Abbie Brooks
I’m so glad you liked our muffins, Linda! Please stop by again 🙂