These Low Carb Protein Power Muffins are the perfect low carb, high-protein snack or breakfast option. Packed with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and almond flour, they’re satisfying, gluten-free, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time | 5 mins |
Cook Time | 28 mins |
Meal Type | Breakfast, lunch |
Servings | 12 |
Carbs | 4g |
Satisfying and tasty, you’ll love our Low Carb Protein Power Muffins for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.
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Key ingredients:
Almond flour:
Bacon:
Cheddar cheese:
A rich source of calcium and umami flavour. No cheddar? Feel free to substitute for tasty cheese.
Protein powder:
Boosts the protein content for a powerful snack. Look for unsweetened whey protein.
Basil pesto:
Adds herby, aromatic flavour and healthy fats.
Low Carb Protein Power Muffins
Ingredients
- 200 g bacon, diced
- ¾ tsp salt
- 3 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp protein powder, unflavoured
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 7 small eggs, whisked
- ½ cup cream, thick
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp basil pesto
- ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
COOK MODE
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F and line a muffin tin with baking cases.
- Cook the bacon in a frypan over medium heat for about five minutes until crispy and set aside on some paper towel to drain.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the salt, almond flour, protein powder and baking powder.
- Add the bacon, spring onions, eggs, cream, grated cheese, pesto and apple cider vinegar to the mixture and fold until well combined.
- Evenly distribute the mixture into the 12 baking cases in the muffin tin and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and springy to the touch. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes, before carefully removing from muffin tins and placing them on a cooling rack. Serve warm.