I woke up to -2° outside today. It was a cold yet crisp, sunny, and beautiful Colorado morning. On such a day, which also happens to be National Muffin Day, a grain-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, lectin-free, diary-free, low-carb spiced muffin that tastes like gingerbread is what my husband requested for breakfast. How many “-free” adjectives can I fit into one sentence?! 🙂
No wonder National Muffin Day is celebrated in February. In Colorado, February is one of the coldest months. I like to bake when it’s cold outside, but this particular spiced muffin recipe doesn’t require baking, which is perfect for a busy weekday morning like today. Quick, easy, and delicious is the way to go!
This spiced muffin-in-a-bowl recipe is Keto-friendly and takes less than 10 minutes to make. We make all kinds of variations of this basic muffin-in-a-bowl recipe specifically because it’s so easy to make.
You can get creative with it and have fun trying different flavors. I came up with this spiced muffin version after baking Scandinavian-style spiced, grain-free cookies during the holidays last year.
Fill your house with a warming smell of spices. Top it with grass-fed butter, if you’re not dairy-sensitive, for a luscious and satisfying breakfast worthy of National Muffin Day.
Who says muffins can’t be quick, easy, and healthy?
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients
1 large egg, preferably pastured (I use pastured eggs from Vital Farms, which are available at most grocery stores in our area)
1 tablespoon low-carb maple-flavored syrup (I use Lakanto® Maple Flavored Syrup, which is available on Amazon.com)
1 tablespoon filtered water
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I use Simply Organic® no-sugar-added Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract)
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon blanched almond flour
1 tablespoon coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon (I use Spicely® Organics True Cinnamon)
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt (I use Himalayan pink salt for its mineral content)
Directions
- Whisk the egg, maple-flavored syrup, water, vanilla extract, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt in a small microwave-safe bowl or ramekin until well combined.
- Pour melted coconut oil into the bowl or ramekin. Add all of the spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg) and mix well.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- Remove the bowl using oven mittens (it will be hot!)
- Top with grass-fed butter, if desired.
- Let cool for a minute and enjoy!
TIP:
Scrape the sides of the bowl or ramekin before placing it in the microwave.
VARIATIONS:
Try my Cinnamon Muffin In A Bowl or Strawberry Muffin In A Bowl version of this recipe.