Low-Carb Flax (Linseed) Muffins
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Description
These muffins are great for those on a low-carb diet. They are legal for those in all phases of Atkins and South Beach diets. The omega 3\'s make them very healthy. If you are pregnant, DO NOT include flax in this recipe. Substitute the flaxmeal with protien powder.
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Ingredients
At a glance
Cuisine
American
Main Ingredient
Eggs
Flour
Cooking Method
Bake
Difficulty
Easy
Course/Dish
Breads
Muffin
Makes
12 muffins
- 1 cup protein powder (whey or soy)
- 1 cup flaxmeal
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 stick softened butter
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract (Try to avoid added sugars. Spice Island brand works well.)
- 1 Tbsp oil: Olive, canola, or sunflower
- 1/2 cup measured splenda or 12 packets of any artificial sweetener
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Heavy cream
Methods/steps
- 1) Preheat oven to 350 Farenheit
- 2) In a large bowl, cream together eggs, butter, vanilla, oil, sweetener, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- 3) Mix in flaxmeal and protein powder
- 4) Add heavy cream as needed to thin the mixture to your preference. Do not thin it to the point that it is pourable.
- 5) Grease muffin pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- 6) Spoon mixture into muffin pan.
- 7) Bake at 350 for 22 minutes
Additional Tips
If you use cupcake holders for your muffins, be sure and use the foil ones as these will stick to the paper ones.
Remove the cinnamon and this is a base recipe you can make many variations of. Banana extract and nuts make banana nut muffins. Add blueberries for blueberry muffins. Add chocolate or any other flavors you like.
You can make a loaf bread with this recipe too. Just use a glass loaf pan, put entire mixture in, and adjust baking time to 35 minutes.
Remove the cinnamon and this is a base recipe you can make many variations of. Banana extract and nuts make banana nut muffins. Add blueberries for blueberry muffins. Add chocolate or any other flavors you like.
You can make a loaf bread with this recipe too. Just use a glass loaf pan, put entire mixture in, and adjust baking time to 35 minutes.
Reviews
Commment by Elleth Faewen on
June 25, 2006
I make these all the time and have them for breakfast just about every morning.
