Keto Cranberry Muffins 

by Joanna
Published: Updated: 4 comments

The keto cranberry muffins are buttery, ultra moist, fluffy, and ready in just 30 minutes. Bursting with tangy cranberries, these grain-free muffins are perfect for serving with a cup of tea or coffee.

keto cranberry muffins recipe

Bake these easy keto muffins with fresh and tart fresh cranberries as a make-ahead low carb breakfast, a Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert.

I can’t believe the holiday season is almost here! I love this time of the year when all the family is together, and we bake many delicious treats. 

These keto cranberry muffins are one of the best keto Thanksgiving desserts I choose to make whenever my family is reunited because they absolutely adore them. 

Are Cranberries Keto-Friendly?

Yes, cranberries are keto-friendly because one cup (110g) of fresh cranberries provides 9.1g of net carbs per serving.

Why Are You Going To Love This Keto Cranberry Muffins Recipe

  • Super easy to make in just 30 minutes
  • Extra moist treat perfect during the fall and winter
  • Sugar-free and gluten-free cranberry muffins
  • You can make them ahead of time.
  • It can be made using fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw!)
how to make cranberry muffins

Ingredients Keto Cranberry Muffins

A great thing about these moist and rich almond flour cranberry muffins is that they need only a few naturally low-carb ingredients that are easy to find. Here is everything you will need:

  • Almond Flour – Use super-fine almond flour to have a fluffy texture with a less grainy flavor.
  • Coconut flour – I love using a combination of grain-free flour in keto baking to get the best texture.
  • Eggs – use large room-temperature eggs to avoid that eggy taste.
  • Sweetener – feel free to use any of your favorite sweeteners such as erythritol, monk fruit, or xanthan gum.
  • Heavy cream – for a touch of creaminess.
  • Baking Powder – helps the muffins to become fluffy and rise beautifully.
  • Butter – unsalted butter.
  • Vanilla Extract – Use a high-quality vanilla extract to make the muffins taste incredibly delicious.
  • Cinnamon – this ingredient is optional, but it pairs perfectly with cranberries.
  • Cranberries – I choose to use fresh cranberries while they are in season and frozen for the rest of the year.
  • Salt – is used to enhance all the flavor.

How To Make Keto Cranberry Muffins

These keto cranberry muffins are so easy to make in just a few easy steps:

  1. Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F/ 180°C and line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper.
  2. Make the batter: Combine almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, add the eggs, orange zest (if using), sweetener, melted butter, heavy cream, and melted butter. Mix using an electric mixer for about 60 seconds or until frothy.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well incorporated. Fold in the cranberries.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared muffin tins and sprinkle with granulated sweetener.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes in the preheated oven.

Tips For Making The Best Keto Cranberry Muffins

  • Make sure that you don’t overmix the batter.
  • Avoid overfilling your muffin tins since they may overflow slightly while baking.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before serving.
  • For some extra crunch, add some chopped pecans or almonds into the batter.
  • Use your favorite berries – fresh or frozen.
low carb keto cranberry muffins

Storing Ideas

  • Room Temperature – These low carb cranberry muffins can be stored in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for 3 days.
  • Fridge – You can store these keto cranberry muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Can I Freeze These Keto Cranberry Muffins?

Yes, you can store these sugar-free muffins in the freezer. To do that, place them in an airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months. Then, when ready to enjoy, microwave them for 30 seconds, or you can thaw them overnight in the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Dried Cranberries For This Recipe?

Although cranberries are good for a keto diet, dried cranberries are full of sugar and lose most of their vitamins during the drying process. So, avoid dried cranberries on a keto diet.

Can I Make These Muffins Only with Coconut Flour?

No, because coconut flour absorbs tons of liquid, which might result in super dry keto muffins.

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keto cranberry muffins recipe

Keto Cranberry Muffins

5 from 1 vote

Prep time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yelds 12 servings

Description
 

The keto cranberry muffins are buttery, ultra moist, fluffy, and ready in just 30 minutes. Bursting with tangy cranberries, these grain-free muffins are perfect for serving with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin, or line with parchment or silicone liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  • In a separate bowl, add the eggs, orange zest (if using), sweetener, melted butter, heavy cream, and melted butter. Mix using an electric mixer for about 60 seconds or until frothy.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir to combine until a thicker batter forms.
  • Use a silicone spatula to fold in the chopped cranberries.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared muffin tins and sprinkle with granulated sweetener.
  • Bake for about 20-22 minutes until golden brown on top and completely cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving.
Calories
177kcal
Total Carbs
6g
Net Carbs
Protein
7g
Fat
15g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
1g

How do we calculate the nutrition info?

These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.

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4 comments

Delvie September 11, 2022 - 3:31 am

It’s just starting into fall so I added a little apple pie spice and maple extract to them and prob a cup of cranberries and they were SO good.

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Cynthia March 23, 2023 - 11:19 pm

I have never bought fresh cranberries before and they taste like they need sweetened. I don’t want to end up with a bitter taste. Worried for nothing?

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Joanna March 26, 2023 - 6:09 pm

It is common for fresh cranberries to have a tart or sour taste, which can be a bit of a shock if you are not used to it. However, adding sweetener to the recipe should help balance out the tartness of the cranberries. In fact, most cranberry muffin recipes include sweetener in the ingredient list to achieve a desirable level of sweetness.

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Shauna January 12, 2024 - 5:37 pm

I cant wait to try your cranberry muffins recipe. I absolutely love that this recipe is artificial sweetener free! Thank you so much for this recipe

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