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Low carb pumpkin muffins with a cream cheese swirl baked in a muffin tin

Low Carb Pumpkin Muffins With Cream Cheese Swirl

These low carb pumpkin muffins are soft, warmly spiced, and topped with a creamy cheesecake-style swirl. They make a cozy breakfast or snack with all the fall flavor and less sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • paper liners
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, 1/4 cup of the granular sweetener, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil or butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for 3 to 5 minutes so the coconut flour can absorb some of the moisture.
  5. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg yolk, powdered sweetener, remaining 1/4 cup granular sweetener, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  6. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Add about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture to the top of each muffin, then use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl it into the batter.
  8. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted into the pumpkin portion comes out mostly clean.
  9. Cool the muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, do not overmix the batter. If you prefer a sweeter muffin, add a little extra low-carb sweetener to taste. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.