Keto Morning Glory Muffins are packed full of low carb, sugar-free goodness! A great healthy breakfast option. This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill.
What a glorious morning for morning glory muffins. Or perhaps it’s a glorious afternoon, if you’re one of those people who prefers their muffins as a snack.
Whenever you choose to enjoy them, these keto morning glory muffins are going to be a hit! Tender, delicious, and packed full of goodness.
Have you noticed that I am a muffin maniac? Really, I have such a thing for these compact, delicious, sweet-but-not-too-sweet baked goods. I’ve always loved them, ever since I was a child.
I have so many delicious recipes, it’s hard to say which ones I love best. My decadent Keto Pecan Pie Muffins rank up there, as do my Keto Blueberry Muffins. And my kiddos love the Keto Chocolate Zucchini Muffins for breakfast.
If you’re as much of a fanatic as I am, you need to check out all of my keto muffin recipes.
What are morning glory muffins?
In case you aren’t familiar with this particular flavor of muffin, let me assure you that they are delicious. They are rather something like everything-but-the-kitchen-sink muffins.
Conventional morning glory muffins contain a rich array of veggies, fruits, nuts, and spices. They usually have carrots, apple, pineapple, coconut, walnuts, raisins, and cinnamon or ginger. They’re also usually made with whole wheat flour.
To make a low carb version, I ditched the flour in favor of a combination of Bob’s Red Mill almond flour and coconut flour. Always top quality, I rely on these ingredient for a great many of my keto friendly baked goods.
I also ditched the apple, pineapple, and raisins, swapping in some grated zucchini and some sugar-free dried cranberries to keep the carbs low.
The end result was fabulous. Just as hearty and packed with goodness as I remember them, without all the carbs.
How to make Keto Morning Glory Muffins
Don’t be intimidated by the long ingredient list. This is an easy recipe to throw together and well worth it! Here are my best tips for getting it right:
- Prep your ingredients before you begin mixing things together. That means gratin the carrots and zucchini, chopping the walnuts and cranberries, and melting the butter.
- This recipe makes 16 muffins. It’s a big batch so if you don’t have more than one muffin pan, you may need to work in batches. You can also cut the recipe in half easily.
- Whisk all of the dry ingredients together, including the chopped nuts and seeds, before you add in the wet ingredients. The grated carrot and zucchini is considered a “wet” ingredient.
- The protein powder helps the muffins rise properly and hold their shape. You can skip it if you must but expect your baked goods to be more dense.
How to store morning glory muffins
This is a big recipe that serves 16. You can cut it half easily but you can also freeze these muffins for easy keto breakfasts.
Muffins are usually firm enough to just place in a container or a freezer bag and pop in the freezer. They can last several months that way.
Bring them to room temperature or warm them in the microwave before serving.
More keto muffins you might like
- Keto Cheddar Jalapeno Muffins
- Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
- Keto Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
- Keto Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
- Keto Ham & Cheese Muffins
Also be sure to check out this fun ebook full of keto muffin recipes for only 99 cents!
Morning Glory Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup Swerve Sweetener
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup unflavoured whey protein powder (can sub egg white protein)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup sugar-free dried cranberries chopped
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup grated carrots loosely packed
- ½ cup grated zucchini loosely packed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line 16 muffins cups with parchment or silicone liners. (If you don't have two muffin pans you may need to work in batches).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, coconut flour, protein powder, coconut, walnuts, sunflower seeds, cranberries, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in the eggs, melted butter, carrots, zucchini, water, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Divide among the prepared muffins cups and bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and the tops are firm to the touch. Remove and let cool completely in the pan.
Pam says
What can I sub for coconut floor ? More almond flour?
Carolyn says
Yes but you will need a full cup more… which raises the carb count.
Jo-Ann says
Do I have to use protein powder?
Carolyn says
Please read the blog post.
Teri says
I am allergic to walnuts and pecans, would any other nut be a good substitute?
Carolyn says
Yep, any nut is fine or you can skip them.
Jenny says
There may be a lot of ingredients but these muffins came together well and the result- excellent.
I used hemp seeds instead of sunflower seeds and almonds instead of walnuts.
Next time it will be pecans.
Thank you for a great way to get some vegetables involved.
Jenny says
AND they freeze and defrost really well.
Rhonda says
Do the morning glory muffins taste good without nuts? I am allergic to both walnuts and sunflower seeds.
Carolyn says
That should be fine… but are you okay with almond flour?
anntoinette urdaneta says
Can I substitute serve for allulose? Or is it basically the same thing?
Carolyn says
Not at ALL the same thing. Please read my Guide to Keto Sweeteners: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/best-keto-sweeteners/
Joyce says
These were so good warm from the oven with butter. I didn’t add the cranberries because I didn’t have them on hand.
Virginia Tunstall says
These look great. Can the flaked coconut be left out?
Carolyn says
Sure.
Gen Painter says
These are absolutely delicious and very filling.
Lynn says
These muffins are Morning GLORIOUS! Your recipes never disappoint and this recipe is exceptional. I subbed pecans and use some vanilla protein powder because it was all I had. It is a brand suitable for use in baking, and the muffins were light and fluffy. Thanks so much for another healthy, delicious recipe.
Sheryl says
I have all the dry ingredients measured out to whip these up in the morning! My husband doesn’t like walnuts so I subbed extra cranberries… Do you think that’ll work?
Carolyn says
Should be fine!
Marlene says
Easy to follow recipe without overwhelming ingredients. Muffins were moist and so flavorful . Incredibly delicious!
Thank you!
Carolyn says
Thanks!
Gail says
Oh my goodness these muffins are delicious. I did put in a quarter cup of raisins as a morning glory muffin for me needs raisins. They are moist and tasty thank you so much for the recipe.
Shari says
These are five star muffins for sure! They are moist and sweet and the texture is definitely muffiny????. This is the third time I have made them and am trying them in a small loaf pan. I want to make them in advance for guests. I think they will freeze well. I am so thankful for your recipes! My husband and I are type 2 diabetic and we can eat a delicious muffin without feeling guilty and jacking up our blood sugar. It’s about quality of our lives right! Thanks Again!
Jody Knipstrom says
Just made this morning for the week. So very delicious. Thank you once again for your magic Carolyn
Grace says
Can you sub vanilla whey protein powder?
Carolyn says
Yes but some of them have an overpowering vanilla flavor.
sharna says
Do u know the rule of converting muffins into a loaf? Can this be applied to this? Luv ur recipes
Carolyn says
I don’t know what you mean about a “rule”. As far as I know, there is no such thing. You can turn muffins into a loaf, but the timing will depend so much on the kind of muffin and what it’s made with.
Shari says
Hi,
I made these muffins yesterday. I had to substitute blueberries for the cranberries since I didn’t have cranberries. These muffins are excellent! There are zero left!!
My husband and I are both type 2 diabetics. I have a terrible sweet tooth and have been so incredibly delighted to have found your instagram and incredible recipes. Thanks so much!!!
Leslye Walker says
Sorry a bit confused. If recipe calls for 1/2 cup melted butter, is measurement after melting or before? Maybe others know, but I dont. Thank you
Carolyn says
It’s a good question. My ingredients say “1/2 cup butter, melted”. Which means you measure it out before melting. Since 1/2 cup is a stick (8 tbsp), it should be easy.
Helen says
Can’t wait to bite into one of these muffins. Have my first Have a batch in the oven now. So easy to make! Thank you for the recipe!!