Keto Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful low-carb, high-fat treat that’s perfect for anyone following a ketogenic diet or simply looking for a delicious and satisfying snack. These muffins are wonderfully moist, with a rich cream cheese flavor and a hint of sweetness. Whether you’re on a keto journey or just seeking a tasty, guilt-free muffin, this recipe is sure to please. Let’s dive into making these delectable Keto Cream Cheese Muffins.
Recipe: Keto Cream Cheese Muffins
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
For the Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated erythritol or your preferred sweetener
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. This recipe makes approximately 12 muffins.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, granulated erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until they are well combined.
- Add the softened cream cheese, melted unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and unsweetened almond milk to the beaten eggs. Mix well until the cream cheese is fully incorporated.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
5. Fill Muffin Cups:
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. Create the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated erythritol and ground cinnamon for the topping.
7. Add Topping:
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sweetener mixture over the tops of each muffin.
8. Bake:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and Enjoy:
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
(12 Muffins):
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 6g
