Low Carb Macadamia Nut & Mock Banana Muffins

These muffins use mock banana extract to achieve a banana flavor without the carbs and sugar of real bananas.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Print Recipe

Medium

Low Carb Macadamia Nut & Mock Banana Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Macadamia nuts
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 3 tablespoon Coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ cup Erythritol
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsweetened almond milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Mock banana extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the macadamia nuts until finely ground.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground macadamia nuts, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, erythritol, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, and mock banana extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups lined with paper liners.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.