5 from 42 votes
Keto Madeleines
Keto Madeleines are small almond flour cakes blended with butter, sweetener, eggs, and cream, baked to a light golden color in a madeleine mold. The batter includes baking powder and xanthan gum for texture and rise, while vanilla extract adds aroma. These low-carb treats have a delicate crumb and subtle sweetness, suitable for keto diets and enjoyed as a snack or dessert.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
9
Calories:
83 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French, British
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour 50g
- 2.5 tbsp butter 37g, melted, unsalted
- 2.5 tablespoon powdered sweetener 25g
- 2 egg medium
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream aka double cream
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit / 175 Celsius / 155 fan and grease the madeleine mould with melted butter.
- In a bowl or with a food processor, blend the melted butter, cream and sweetener until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and blend until combined. Add the almond flour, baking powder and xanthan gum and mix.
- Spoon the dough into a well-greased madeleine pan. I used a silicone madeleine mould. Do not overfill!
- Bake for 15 - 17 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool com-pletely before removing from the pan.
- Dust with powdered sweetener.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Yield is about 9 madeleines, each approximately 21 grams with 0.7g net carbs.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Grease silicone molds thoroughly to prevent sticking and achieve even baking.
- Optionally, brown the butter before mixing to deepen the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
21g
Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Total Carbohydrates
1.3g
(0%)
Protein
2.5g
(5%)
Fat
7.8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Fiber
0.6g
(2%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 21g | |
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 7.8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.