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Decadent Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Muffins

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Deliciously rich muffins made with almond flour, pecans, and sugar-free chocolate chips, perfect for a sweet yet low-carb treat.

Ingredients for Decadent Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Muffins

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Granulated Erythritol Sweetener

cups

Blanched Almond Flour

cups

Chopped Pecans

cups

Salt

teaspoons

Unsalted Butter, softened

0.25 sticks

Large Eggs, room temperature

each

Yacón Syrup, optional

teaspoons

Sugar-free Chocolate Chips Or Chunks

cups

How to Make Decadent Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Muffins

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line 12 standard-size muffin cups with parchment paper or silicone liners.

2. Combine dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated erythritol sweetener, almond flour, chopped pecans, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients

In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, room-temperature eggs, and yacón syrup (if using) until smooth.

4. Combine wet and dry mixtures

Gradually beat the almond flour mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix. Stir in the sugar-free chocolate chips.

5. Fill muffin cups

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. Bake the muffins

Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 26 to 30 minutes, until the muffins are golden brown and just set in the center.

7. Cool and store

Let the muffins cool in the pan. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.

Variations

Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Muffins

To adapt the core recipe into this variant, you would add chocolate chips and chopped pecans to the batter. To emulate the flavors of pecan pie, you could also incorporate brown sugar and a hint of vanilla.

Banana Nut Muffins

Replace some of the liquid in the recipe with mashed ripe bananas for moisture and flavor. Swap pecans for walnuts or continue using pecans if preferred. Consider adding a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg to complement the banana flavor.

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Swap the chocolate chips and pecans for fresh blueberries. Add lemon zest to the batter for a bright, citrusy note. You can also incorporate a streusel topping before baking for added texture.

Core Muffin Recipe

A basic muffin batter typically consists of flour, sugar, leavening agents (like baking powder), a pinch of salt, eggs, a fat (like butter or oil), and milk or another liquid. Once you have this down, you can start playing with mix-ins and flavor profiles.

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Incorporate pumpkin puree into the batter in place of some of the liquid. Add a blend of pumpkin pie spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves). Mix-ins could include pecans or chocolate chips, and a cream cheese swirl could be a decadent addition.

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