4.7 from 30 votes
Pecan Muffins | Low Carb and Gluten Free
Pecan muffins, a nutritious low carb treat! Flavorful and tender way to start your day or grab a muffin for an afternoon snack! Each muffin is under 2 carbs!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 - 12
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low carb baking mix
- 1/4 cup brown sugar alternative like Truvia, Golden Monk Fruit, Swerve
- 1/4 cup sugar alternative Stevia, Erythitol, or a mix
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup 4 ounce butter, melted and cooled
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Line muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly spray with baking spray.
- Whisk together baking blend, baking powder, pecans, and sweeteners. In a separate bowl mix butter and eggs until incorporated. Add to dry mix.
- Drop about a 1/4 cup into each muffin liner and top with a pecan (optional) bake for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Carbs were calculated using My Fitness Pal Recipe Calculator. Whole recipe is 16 carbs, so depending on the brands you use and if you make 10-12 muffins, the carb count will vary. For 10 muffins and Swerve sweeteners, this recipe is 1.6 carbs each.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Carbohydrates
1.6g
(1%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10- 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Carbohydrates | 1.6g | 1% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.