Delicious Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (Moist & Spiced!)
Get ready for the cozy flavors of fall with these Delicious Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! These incredibly moist and perfectly spiced pumpkin muffins are made with a blend of low-carb flours and feature a luscious, creamy, sugar-free cream cheese swirl in the center. They’re a delightful addition to your health journey, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat here in beautiful Puerto Vallarta!
Yields: 18 muffins Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 18-22 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted or use liquid coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup Swerve Confectioners Sweetener (or your preferred powdered erythritol blend)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (HWC)
- 1 ½ tablespoons Swerve Confectioners Sweetener
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment:
- Standard 12-cup muffin tin
- Muffin liners (highly recommended!)
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Small bowl (for filling)
- Toothpick
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Prep Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your muffin tin with paper or silicone muffin liners. Keto baked goods tend to stick, so liners are highly recommended.
- Prepare Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, ½ cup Swerve Confectioners Sweetener, pumpkin purée, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Melt the coconut oil and butter together (if not already liquid). Add the melted coconut oil and butter to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly until a smooth batter forms. Set aside.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, 1 ½ tablespoons Swerve Confectioners Sweetener, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Muffins: Fill each muffin liner approximately two-thirds full with the pumpkin muffin batter.
- Spoon approximately ½ teaspoon of the cream cheese filling mixture on top of the batter in the center of each muffin.
- With a toothpick, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter to create a marble effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick inserted into the pumpkin muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
- Cool & Enjoy! Remove the muffins from the oven. Let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These muffins are delicious warm or at room temperature!
Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: 121
- Calories from Fat: 90 (assuming 10g fat per serving)
- Total Fat: 10g
- Net Carbs: 3g (likely includes fiber from coconut flour)
- Protein: 3g
Tips for Success:
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Muffin Liners: They truly are a lifesaver for easy removal of keto muffins.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to tough muffins. Mix just until combined.
- Pumpkin Purée: Make sure you’re using plain pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugar.
- Sweetener Adjustments: Adjust the amount of Swerve to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Storage: Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification:
These Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful addition to your health journey!
- Low-Carb: Yes, by using coconut flour and sugar-free sweeteners.
- High Fat: Yes, from coconut oil, butter, and cream cheese.
- Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly. All listed ingredients are suitable for a ketogenic diet.
- Gluten-Free: Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free.
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