Description
Indulge in these decadent Keto Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins that are rich in flavor and keto-friendly. These moist and tender muffins are a perfect treat for chocolate lovers following a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups finely milled almond flour (sifted)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol blend
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ounce baking chocolate (melted and slightly cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee (if using), baking powder, and sea salt until combined and lump-free.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and erythritol on high speed until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add cream cheese and beat until completely smooth.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain smooth batter.
- Combine Dry & Wet: Slowly fold dry ingredients into wet on low speed until just combined. Drizzle in melted chocolate and fold gently until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly into muffin cups (¾ full). Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake 10–15 minutes more. Test doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Keto, Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Muffins, Low Carb, Dessert
