Cinnamon-Pecan Puffins

1-1/2 oz pecans chopped finely
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Sweetener
3 large eggs separated and at room temperature
1/4 cup soy flour or protein powder (personal choice here)
3/4 tsp. baking powder
Salt
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
3 Tbsp. sour cream
3/4 tsp. butter extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla
20 drops bitter almond extract
3 T cold water

Combine pecans, cinnamon, and sugar substitute that would equal to 1 Tbsp. of sugar and mix well. Set aside for toppings. Preheat oven to 325F. Separate eggs. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff but not dry.

Beat egg yolks till thick and lemon-coloured. To egg yolks, add sour cream, extracts, sugar substitute to equal to 1/8 cup sugar, and water and beat thoroughly. Combine soy flour/powder, baking powder, and salt and sift into the yolk mixture. Stir until combined, and then gently fold in the egg whites. Grease a muffin or cupcake tin for 8 puffins. Spoon 1 Tbsp. of batter into each greased section. Sprinkle a little topping mixture over this batter, then spoon remaining batter, dividing it evenly. Top with remaining nut mixture and bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Cool the puffins completely in the pan.