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    Home / Recipes / Breads & Muffins / Keto Mock Apple Muffins (Gluten-Free)

    Keto Mock Apple Muffins (Gluten-Free)

    October 21, 2019 by Keto Cooking Christian 4 Comments

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    These Keto Mock Apple Muffins use my Mock Applesauce to give them lots flavor and keep them moist!  They taste just like a slice of apple cake, but without all the carbs!

    overhead view of mock apple muffin with bite taken out and basket with muffins in the background
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    • Ingredients in Keto Mock Apple Muffins
    • How to Make the Best Keto Mock Apple Muffins
    • Tips for Making Moist Keto Mock Apple Muffins
    • What Flavors Should You Use To Make Low Carb Mock Apple Muffins?
    • How to Make Keto Muffins with Great Texture
    • What is Oat Fiber? Is Oat Fiber Keto?
    • What is a Substitute for Oat Fiber?
    • More Keto Dessert Recipes

    When I first experimented with chayote squash as a Low Carb substitute for apples a couple of weeks ago, I made a mock applesauce.  It turned out so well, that I immediately made another batch and wrote this recipe for muffins, using the mock applesauce as the base.

    keto mock apple muffins in basket closeup

    I was so pleasantly surprised with the results, a moist and very flavorful healthy muffin.  This is probably one of the best gluten-free muffins I've ever had, seriously, they are absolutely delicious and the texture is spot on!

    keto mock apple muffin with bite taken out and basket with muffins in the background

    If you've never tried using chayote squash as an apple substitute, you really must try it!  If you like apple crumble, you can also try this Keto Mock Apple Crumble, it's out of this world delicious!  These sugar-free muffins are such a treat that comes with zero guilt and won't kick you out of Ketosis!

    Ingredients in Keto Mock Apple Muffins

    • Super fine almond flour
    • Oat Fiber (see notes)
    • Keto Mock Applesauce
    • Eggs
    • Sour cream
    • Heavy cream
    • Brown Swerve
    • Swerve Confectioners
    • Baking powder
    • Apple Pie Spice
    • Cinnamon 
    • Lemon zest
    • Natural Apple Flavoring 
    • Vanilla extract
    • Salt

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make the Best Keto Mock Apple Muffins

    Preheat oven to 350F.

    keto mock apple muffins in bowl unmixed

    In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, oat fiber, salt, baking powder, apple pie spice and cinnamon, then whisk to combine.

    keto mock apple muffin wet ingredients in bowl

    In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix using a hand mixer until well combined.  

    mock apple muffin wet and dry ingredients in bowl

    Add in the dry ingredients and mix, just until combined.

    mock apple muffin batter mixed in bowl

    Using an ice cream scooper, scoop the batter into silicone muffin liners, or a muffin pan that's been sprayed with nonstick spray.

    unbaked mock apple muffin batter in muffin pan
    closeup of unbaked mock apple muffin batter in pan

    Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick, when inserted, comes out clean.  Alternatively, you could also make these into mini muffins if you'd like.  Just be sure to adjust the cooking time down to around 12-15 minutes. 

    closeup of baked keto mock apple muffins in pan

    Serve warm or at room temperature and store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.  These are also great served warm with some butter smeared over them!

    closeup of baked mock apple muffin in pan

    Tips for Making Moist Keto Mock Apple Muffins

    The sour cream, heavy cream and Keto Mock Applesauce in this batter is really the key to making these muffins so moist!

    What Flavors Should You Use To Make Low Carb Mock Apple Muffins?

    The Apple Pie Spice mix is pretty essential in these Low Carb muffins.  If you don’t have all the ingredients needed to make it, and would rather just purchase a ready-made Apple Pie Spice, you certainly can.  The measurements will remain the same.

    Although the Natural Apple Flavoring is optional, it’s highly recommended!  The recipe will still be great without it, but this really takes it to the next level.  Alternatively, you can use a good apple extract.  I’ve tried a few and really didn’t like the flavor, but the one I ended up with is really great!  It’s actually used to flavor beer and wine, so I thought I’d give it a shot and it’s by far the best one I’ve ever used!

    Brown Swerve is used to sweeten up the applesauce and also the muffins themselves.  It has such a wonderful, almost molasses flavor to it that is just perfect in this recipe.  It’s much easier to find now, than it once was, they even sell it at Walmart.  There are so many recipes you can use it in as well!

    If you can’t find Brown Swerve, you can use another Keto friendly brown sugar substitute instead.  As a last resort, you could use Swerve Confectioners, but it won’t have that same brown sugar-like flavor.

    Fresh lemon zest adds a really nice tartness, much like a granny smith apple has.  Don’t skip the zest, it’s important! 

    keto mock apple muffin with bite taken out and basket with muffins in the background

    How to Make Keto Muffins with Great Texture

    Using a mix of both Almond Flour and Oat Fiber will give you that authentic muffin texture that you’re looking for.   Super fine almond flour works best in any kind of Low Carb or Gluten-Free desserts that don’t use all purpose flour in.  

    If you don’t have a super fine almond flour, you can certainly use what you have, just be sure to whisk the dry ingredients to break up any lumps.

    What is Oat Fiber? Is Oat Fiber Keto?

    Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!

    What is a Substitute for Oat Fiber?

    To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.

    5 chayote squash in white bowl

    IS CHAYOTE SQUASH OK FOR KETO?

    As I mentioned earlier, it makes one of the best (if not THE best) substitutes for apples and because it’s low in carbs, it’s perfect for Keto!  Chayote squash also has some impressive health benefits, you can read more about them in this article!

    HOW MANY CARBS IN CHAYOTE SQUASH?

    1 chayote squash is used in the Keto Mock Applesauce recipe in these muffins only has 4 net carbs, split amongst the entire 10 muffins.  So the impact is so minimal!

    keto mock apple muffins in basket closeup

    More Keto Dessert Recipes

    • Keto Mock Apple Crumble
    • Pumpkin Coffee Cake
    • Cranberry Sauce & Walnut Muffins
    • No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart
    • Creme Brûlée 
    • Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
    overhead view of mock apple muffins in a basket with chayote squash in background

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    Keto Mock Apple Muffins (Gluten-Free)

    These Keto Mock Apple Muffins use my Mock Applesauce to give them lots flavor and keep them moist!  They taste just like a slice of apple cake, but without all the carbs!
    5 from 1 vote
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 10
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
    COOK 22 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ¾ cups super fine almond flour
    • ¼ cup Oat Fiber, see notes
    • ½ cup Keto Mock Applesauce
    • 2 eggs
    • ⅓ cup sour cream
    • ⅓ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup Brown Swerve
    • ⅓ cup Swerve Confectioners
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons Apple Pie Spice
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon Natural Apple Flavoring
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, oat fiber, salt, baking powder, apple pie spice and cinnamon, then whisk to combine.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix using a hand mixer until well combined. Add in the dry ingredients and mix, just until combined.
    • Using an ice cream scooper, scoop the batter into silicone muffin liners, or a muffin pan that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray.
    • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick, when inserted, comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature and store leftovers in the fridge or freezer. These are also great served warm with some butter smeared over them!

    Recipe Notes

    Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!
    To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Calories 176kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Mock Apple Muffins (Gluten-Free)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    176
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Jane

      August 15, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      I made - added 2/3 cups nuts. They are delicious. Thank you so much for the recipe

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 16, 2020 at 9:31 am

        Sounds delicious with the nuts!

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    2. Jane

      August 13, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Could I add nuts and how much would you recommend?

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 15, 2020 at 8:58 am

        Absolutely! I'd add maybe 1/2-3/4 cup, depending on how many you'd like.

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