These Gingerbread Espresso Protein Muffins are a delightful low carb breakfast bake that combines the rich flavors of gingerbread and espresso. Made with almond flour, they are perfect for those following a keto diet while providing a high protein boost to start your day.

The warm spice notes from ginger and cinnamon make these muffins not only delicious but also comforting. They are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later.

Keto-Friendly Gingerbread Espresso Muffins

These muffins feature a blend of almond flour and protein powder, creating a satisfying texture and flavor. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins, making them a perfect option for meal prep or a quick breakfast.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup erythritol or preferred sweetener
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, erythritol, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, brewed espresso, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 muffins
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fiber: 3g
• Net Carbs: 2g