Orange Nut Muffins

[kirra]

Orange Nut Muffins

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon unsweetened orange Kool Aid drink mix
2/3 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 eggs
2 teaspoons liquid sweetener
2 Tablespoons Splenda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
2 Tablespoons oat flour
2 Tablespoons high gluten flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon orange peel
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix Kool Aid in water. Combine oil, orange water, whipping cream, vanilla (or butter) extract, eggs and liquid sweetener. Mix well. Add Splenda, vanilla whey protein powder, oat flour, high gluten flour, orange peel and baking powder; mix until moistened well. Stir nuts into batter.

Pour into greased muffin tins (or use non-stick muffin liners.)

Bake at 350°F. for 10-15 minutes, keeping an eye on them so as not to over-bake. Cool at least 5 minutes before removing from pan or liners. Makes 12 muffins.

Carbs: 3 grams net carbs per muffin.