Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Amazingly tasty, moist, light, and fluffy low carb and keto pumpkin muffins made with almond flour, coconut flour, and cream cheese! These pumpkin spiced muffins are easy to make, gluten-free, and are amazing to have for breakfast or brunch.

I have to admit, this recipe is by far one of my favorite recipes for fall or autumn. Nothing beats biting into some delicious pumpkin spiced muffins with a soft cream cheese middle. Pair that up with a wonderful cup of coffee or tea and you have the best breakfast ever!

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• Why you should make these Keto Pumpkin Muffins
• Ingredients
• Recipe Video
• How to make Keto Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins
• Useful Tips!
• Variations and Substitutions
• How to Store
• More tasty fall and pumpkin Low Carb recipes to try
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Why you should make these Keto Pumpkin Muffins

These keto pumpkin cream cheese muffins speak for themselves when it comes to taste and simplicity. I have made them for friends and family, and they are always a hit. I can tell you, these beat the ones you would buy at the coffee shops. The best part? They are absolutely healthy as they have no sugar and each keto pumpkin muffin has only 5 grams of net carbs!

• Diet-friendly - they are grain-free, gluten-free, and keto, which means those with these special dietary needs can also get to enjoy them. Speaking of which, don't forget to check out my collection of delicous low carb recipes!
• Easy to make - the recipe is pretty basic and only involves two bowls. You could even use your handwhisk. That is how simple it is.
• Perfect for fall - pumpkin is a wonderful fall or autumn crop- no better way to put it into good use than in a delicious low carb breakfast muffin recipe!

Ingredients

These are the ingredients you will need to make the pumpkin muffins. Now, I know it may sound like a lot of ingredients, but these are all keto staples, plus, once you have stocked your pantry, you can easily use them in other low-carb recipes.

• Unsweetened pumpkin puree - use homemade or canned pumpkin puree. If using canned, make sure it has no sugar added, to keep the sugar and net carb count low carb and keto-compliant.
• Almond flour - this is the perfect gluten-free and grain-free flour for making low-carb baked goodies.
• Coconut flour - I always find that coconut flour complements almond flour well in keto baking and that the two work amazingly together.
• Pumpkin pie spice - this wonderful spice blend helps make the muffins taste like fall! You just can't beat that wonderful aroma during this season.
• Baking powder and baking soda
• Eggs - use medium-sized eggs at room temparature.
• Almond milk - or your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk.
• Granulated monk fruit sweetener - but also feel free to use your preferred low-carb sweetener.
• Psyllium husk (optional) - this is an optional ingredient. I like to add it to my low carb muffins because it is high in fiber, which also makes them very healthy. They also help keep the keto cream cheese pumpkin muffins moist.
• Coconut oil - I promise, the muffins will not smell like coconut. If you are extra sensitive to the smell of coconut then simply use melted butter instead.
• Apple cider vinegar -or lemon juice, as a substitute.
• Pinch of salt.
• Vanilla extract

Here are the ingredients you will need to make the cream cheese filling (not pictured above):-

• Cream cheese - use softened as it is easily combined with the rest of the ingredients.
• Powdered monk fruit sweetener - you want to use powdered and not granulated sweetener, otherwise you will end up with a grainy cream-cheese frosting.
• Vanilla extract

Recipe Video

Here is a short video showing you how I made my Keto cream cheese muffins. If you don't prefer it visual, then read below for the step-by-step instructions.

How to make Keto Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

As you can guess from the name, making these keto cream cheese pumpkin muffins basically involves two steps namely:

• preparing the cheese filling or frosting (I recommend starting with this step).
• and making the muffin batter.

Start by preparing the sugar-free cream cheese filling or frosting:

In a small bowl and using an electric or hand mixer, beat together cream cheese, powdered monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Cover the with a plastic wrap or cling-film, and keep in it the fridge to chill while you make the muffin batter. You want to keep it as cold as possible, so it stays in the middle and does not spread during baking.

Next, make the muffin batter as follows:

• Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F (about 177degrees C) then prepare the muffin tin by greasing it with some melted coconut oil or lining it with muffin liners.
• Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients - almond flour, coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, psyllium husk, granulated monk fruit sweetener, and salt.

• In another mixing bowl, prepare the wet ingredients by whisking eggs, pumpkin puree, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients above and combine properly until you obtain a nice smooth batter. Also, bear in mind that the dough will be slightly firm, and not as runny.
• Using an ice-cream scoop or a spoon, fill each muffin liner about halfway with batter. Place some of the cream cheese mixture in the middle then top again with the rest of the batter. Scoop any leftover cheese filling on top. If you like, use a toothpick to make swirls on the surface. I like to sprinkle some pumpkin pie spice on top, just before popping them in the oven.

• Bake for about 20-30 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
• Serve your low-carb pumpkin muffins with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast, or enjoy them as a healthy afternoon snack.

Useful Tips!

Here are a few tips that will help you make these amazing muffins.

• Expect a thick batter (probably because of the coconut flour and almond flour).
• We all need to thank whoever came up with paper muffin liners or silicion forms. I like to buy a big batch and keep them in the pantry to use, whenever I am making muffins. If you have some then by all means use them, to prevent your muffins sticking on the tin.
• Fill the muffin liners or moulds with the batter almost to the top, for super domed muffins.
• Seeing that every oven is different, I would tell you to definitely keep an eye on the baking time. and feel free to adjust it accordingly. Almond flour tends to burn quicker than the classic baking flours, so you might want to adjust the temperature, if browning too fast.

Variations and Substitutions

There are so many ways to vary your low-carb pumpkin muffins.

• Paleo option - make the keto pumpkin muffins paleo-friendly by using paleo cream cheese.
• Pumpkin seeds - top with some pumpkin seeds just before baking, for a crunchy taste.
• Streusel topping - make a streusel or crumb topping by combining almond flour, butter and cinnamon (simply use the streusel topping recipe I have shared in my Keto cinnamon muffins).
• Chocolate chips - stir in half a cup of unsweetened chocolate chips to the pumpkin muffins batter.

How to Store

Just like these spiced persimmon muffins, the low carb and keto pumpkin muffins store absolutely well. They will keep on the countertop for up to 5 days and in the fridge for about one week.

Freeze them for 2-3 months by keeping them in a single layer in an airtight container, in the freezer. Also, label any freezing bags or containers used properly with the name, baking date, and the date frozen. To use the frozen muffins, allow them to thaw completely on the countertop before using. Simply warm up the thawed muffins in the oven for about 3-5 minutes to give them a freshly baked feel and warmth.

More tasty fall and pumpkin Low Carb recipes to try

• Hokkaido Pumpkin and Apple soup
• Low Carb Pumpkin Bread
• Keto Pumpkin Bars
• Best Cheese Keto Cauliflower Soup
• Healthy Stuffed Omelettes

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