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Caramel Pecan Muffins
Delicious muffins with a caramel pecan swirl, perfect for a sweet treat or breakfast.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder ((whey))
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 3 tbsp So Nourished granular erythritol
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
wet ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil ((melted))
- 1 egg egg
- 1/4 cup coconut milk, unsweetened ((canned))
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup So Nourished erythritol sweetener
- 1 egg yolk egg yolk
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp yacon syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine all wet ingredients and heat until slightly thickened, then set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately and combine with dry, stirring until smooth.
- Fill muffin liners halfway, add caramel, then top with remaining batter. Swirl caramel with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb.