Description
Enjoy a delightful treat with these Keto Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins that are sure to brighten your day! Perfectly moist and bursting with zesty lemon flavors, these muffins are a wonderful low-carb option that won’t derail your diet.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour (finely ground for a smoother texture)
1/4 cup coconut flour (adds a bit of structure to the muffins)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup powdered sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit)
4 oz cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
3 large eggs (room temperature for better mixing)
1/4 cup butter (melted and slightly cooled)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp lemon zest (the secret to that burst of flavor)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and powdered sweetener.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the melted butter, heavy cream, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more powdered sweetener. These muffins can also be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Keto, Lemon, Cream Cheese, Muffins, Recipe, Low-Carb, Dessert, American