Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Deliciously spiced and creamy, these muffins are a perfect fall treat with a keto twist! Enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter:
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup granulated erythritol or other keto-friendly sweetener
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or other keto-friendly powdered sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Prepare the Muffin Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, granulated erythritol, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered erythritol and vanilla extract. Mix until the filling is creamy and well incorporated.
Assemble the Muffins:
Fill each muffin liner with a spoonful of muffin batter, creating a thin layer at the bottom.
Add a dollop of cream cheese filling on top of the batter in each muffin cup.
Cover the cream cheese filling with the remaining muffin batter.
Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese filling into the muffin batter.
Bake:
Bake the muffins for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve:
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (Per Muffin, Based on 12 Servings)
Calories: ~220
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Total Carbohydrates: 6g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 6g
Enjoy these rich, flavorful muffins for a satisfying low-carb treat! Let me know if you want variations or other recipes! 🍽