Who doesn’t love a good muffin? These Cinnamon Flax Muffins are a wholesome, flavorful treat made with flaxseed meal and a touch of warm cinnamon. Topped with a creamy glaze for just the right amount of sweetness, they’re perfect for breakfast or a snack.
This recipe includes a sugar-free sweetener option for those following a low-carb lifestyle, but traditional sugar measurements are provided as well. However you choose to make them, one thing’s for sure—the Muffin Man would definitely approve!
Ingredients
1 cup flax seed meal
4 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated Swerve (or 1/2 cup regular sugar)
1/4 cup coconut flour
3 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener (or use the same amount of regular powdered sugar)
1 Tbsp. heavy cream
1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the muffin ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer until well combined. The batter will be very thick. Taste the batter and add more sweetener if you think it needs more. All sweeteners have varying degrees of sweetness, so it is important to taste the batter and adjust if necessary.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or spray with cooking spray. Fill the cups 3/4 full with the batter. Bake for 18-25 minutes. Test the centers of the muffins with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, the muffins are done. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Stir until smooth.
The glaze should be pourable but not too thin. A little thickness is fine so that the glaze remains on top of the muffins. If it is too thin, the glaze will not stay on the muffins.
Enjoy these Cinnamon Flax Muffins for breakfast or a snack!
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Love this!! Going to have to try it once we move in and I find my stuff to make it with! LOL!!
The Keto cop (aka teenage young man) approved of this recipe. Make sure you taste the batter before baking to adjust the sweetness to your liking. You can make the glaze with almond milk or coconut milk, but it may not be as thick. I know you are itchen; to get in your kitchen! LOL
Wow, this looks amazing! It’s GF, Keto and very possibly the next thing I will bake!
I hope you like it! You can use almond milk instead of whole milk for the glaze. It won’t be as thick, but it will be tasty. Make sure you taste the batter before baking to adjust the sweetness. I have found this to be a very important step.