Caramel Apple Muffins Low Carb-
Muffins with low carb, keto, and paleo versions, these gluten-free Caramel Apple Muffins are a sweet and delicious treat that is excellent paired with coffee or tea.
Caramel Apple Muffins Low Carb is tasty grain-free muffins with a paleo version. Cinnamon spice muffins with a baked apple and gooey caramel topping.
I love caramel apples, but they are not low carb and not great for the teeth. These muffins have the taste of caramel apple but without the extra carbs and the wrecked dental work.
These will make your mouth very happy and keep you away from the dental office.
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So gooey and yummy!!
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Caramel Apple Muffins Low Carb & Paleo-
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 6 tablespoon sweetener of choice: Low Carb Sweetener granular for Low carb, or coconut sugar for Paleo option
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder, this one is corn free
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon apple extract, or vanilla extract
- ½ medium sized apple, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice: Swerve granular for low carb, or coconut sugar for Paleo
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Homemade Caramel Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or full fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice: low carb brown sweetener for low carb, or coconut sugar for paleo
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C), and line or grease a muffin pan.
- In a large mixing bowl combine: coconut flour, almond flour, 6 tablespoon sweetener of choice, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix together thoroughly and be sure to break up any clumps. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine: eggs, almond milk, applesauce, 2 tablespoon melted butter, and apple extract or vanilla extract. Mix together thoroughly.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together thoroughly.
- Spoon batter into the muffin pan.
- Chop ½ of apple into small pieces, and divide & place apple pieces on top of each muffin.
- In a small bowl combine: 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Sprinkle on top of muffins. Bake muffins for 25 to 35 minutes, or until muffins are done in the center.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat combine all the caramel sauce ingredients and melt and mix until bubbling. Remove from heat to cool a little and thicken.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the muffins.
*all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
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Caramel Apple Muffins Low Carb
Caramel apple muffins low carb are tasty grain-free muffins with a paleo version. Cinnamon spice muffins with a baked apple and gooey caramel topping.
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 6 tablespoon sweetener of choice: low carb granular sweetener for Low carb or coconut sugar for Paleo option, Swerve
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 teaspoon apple extract or vanilla extract
- ½ medium sized apple chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice: Swerve granular for low carb or coconut sugar for Paleo
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- CARAMEL SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or full fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice: low-carb brown sweetener for low carb or coconut sugar for paleo
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C), and line or grease a muffin pan.
- In a large mixing bowl combine: Coconut flour, almond flour, 6 tablespoon sweetener of choice, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix together thoroughly and be sure to break up any clumps. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine: eggs, almond milk, applesauce, 2 tablespoon melted butter, and apple extract or vanilla extract. Mix together thoroughly.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together thoroughly.
- Spoon batter into the muffin pan.
- Chop ½ of apple into small pieces, and divide & place apple pieces on top of each muffin.
- In a small bowl combine: 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Sprinkle on top of muffins. Bake muffins for 25 to 35 minutes, or until muffins are done in center.
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat combine all the caramel sauce ingredients and melt and mix until bubbling. Remove from heat to cool a little and thicken.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the muffins.
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Notes
*all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 123mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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Maria says
Hi! Instead of butter can I use coconut oil? If so, will be same amount? Thanks for sharing!!!
Stacey says
Hi Maria, you can use coconut oil in the same amount for the muffins, but for the caramel sauce, you should use butter.
Maris says
Agradezco infinitamente tu rápida respuesta,,, ya me preparo para hacerlos...👩🍳🧁🍏
Debbie Cranston says
These are delicious.. just made them!!.
Quick question.. do these need to go in the fridge? Or can they be left out in a ziploc bag?
Stacey says
Debbie, Thank you for your kind words. I would store them in the fridge, and they can be reheated before serving.
Jenifer says
I just made these but used caramel extract instead of apple extract and oh my, delicious grins and giggles from my gluten free 9 year old! In fact we made another batch to serve at his class party tomorrow! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Stacey says
Jenifer, Awe, thank you so much. I love hearing that it made your little one happy 🙂 Your so welcome, and thank you for your very kind words. Where did you find caramel extract? I have not seen that before.
Matt says
These look incredible! Love the site and all the amazing recipes.
Stacey says
Thank you so much Matt. I really appreciate the support 🙂
Kelly says
I JUST LOVE ALL OF YOUR RECIPES!, WHAT ABOUT A LOW CARB SUGAR FREE JELLO RIBBON SALAD RECIPE MADE WITH GRASS FED GELATIN & STUR FLAVORED DRINKS OR LIQUID FLAVORED STEVIA FOR THE JELLO FLAVORS PART AND A CREAM CHEESE FILLING FOR IN BETWEEN THE JELLO FLAVORS.
Stacey says
Thank you so Much Kelly! My Mom used to make a jello strawberry and cream cheese layered dessert like the one you speak of. I forgot all about that recipe! Thanks for the great suggestion. I will add to the idea list.
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
I used to love caramel apples when I was a kid, but I remember how hard it was to bite into them lol! Love that these muffins have the same great taste, but with only 97 calories each!
Stacey says
Thank you so much for your kind words, Bethany 🙂
Georgina says
These look SO good - I can't believe they're low carb! YUM!
Stacey says
Thank you so very much Georgina. 🙂
Katrin says
I've been wanting to try a muffin recipe that uses apple sauce and this is definitely the one! It's not easy to find one that does not have a major amount of carbs.
Apple and caramel is just the perfect combination. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to make it
Stacey says
Thank you so much Katrin 🙂
ALicia@Eco Natural Soap says
Going to make these this week!
Stacey says
Thank you Alicia 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you for trying the recipe Alicia. I am going to try some on your products, as they look very helpful and have suchnice ingredients 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
These look delicious! Such a great idea to use apple extract to add to the flavor. Need to try them!
Stacey says
Awe, thank you Maya
Taryn says
I love caramel apples! This is a perfect fall treat. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you for your kind words Taryn 🙂
Kim \ Low Carb Maven says
These look really, really good! This will be a family favorite. Thanks for sharing! Shared on Facebook and pinned!
Stacey says
Thank you Kim for your kind word and the sharing! Very much appreciated 🙂