Keto Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Keto Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

A delightfully moist, sugar-free breakfast treat

KEY INFO

• Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
• Cook Time: 18-25 minutes
• Total Time: 28-40 minutes
• Servings: 12 muffins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
• Net Carbs: 1.73g per muffin

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Muffin tin
• Silicone cupcake liners (or paper)
• Stand mixer (or hand mixer)
• 2 mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons

INGREDIENTS

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups almond flour (192g)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup granulated erythritol (67g)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream (240g)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds
• 2 lemons (zest and juice)
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Frosting (Optional):

• 4 oz unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (100g)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp heavy cream

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line muffin tin with liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, erythritol, and vanilla until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
4. Add sour cream, lemon zest, and juice to the egg mixture. Mix until combined.
5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Gently stir in poppy seeds.
7. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
8. Bake for 18-25 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

CRUCIAL TIPS

• Ingredients must be room temperature
• Don’t overmix the batter
• Watch for golden brown tops as doneness indicator
• Cool completely before frosting

STORAGE & VARIATIONS

Storage:

• Room temperature: 5 days in airtight container
• Refrigerator: Up to 1 week
• Not recommended for freezing

Common Substitutions:

• Almond flour → 3/4 cup almond flour + 1/4 cup golden flaxseed meal
• Sour cream → 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Erythritol → monk fruit sweetener or Swerve

Variations:

• Use orange zest instead of lemon
• Add 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• Mix in sugar-free chocolate chips
• Top with cream cheese frosting instead

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Mistakes:

• Over-mixing (leads to dense muffins)
• Under-measuring almond flour
• Opening oven door during baking
• Using cold ingredients

Perfect When:

• Tops are slightly golden
• Toothpick comes out clean
• Slight spring when touched
• Edges pull away from liner