These mini keto pizza muffins are chock full of pepperoni and mozzarella, for a fun back-to-school snack. Dip them in sugar-free marinara sauce for real pizza flavor!
Kids love pizza. It’s just a fact of life that we have to accept, I’m afraid. It seems to be the food of choice for school cafeterias and children’s birthday parties everywhere.
What we don’t have to accept is that pizza is, by necessity, full of junky carbs. I think that the ingenuity of keto dieters has proved that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
There are a million creative low carb ways to enjoy this American favorite, such as Crustless Pizza, Fathead Pizza, and Pizza Chicken. Really, the possibilities are endless!
Keto Pizza Bites
I created these little keto pizza muffins long ago, as a healthy snack for my kids. They’re really fun and easy to make, and have all the great flavors of a classic pizza: cheese, pepperoni, and pizza seasoning.
And if you serve them warm dipped in a little sugar free marinara sauce, it really is like a little bite of pizza. Without all the carbs!
They’re a great after-school snack, but they can also be a party appetizer or even a delicious keto side dish.
How to make keto pizza muffins
Ready to make these little savory muffins? Let’s get started!
- Grease the pan well. This is critical for getting the mini muffins out in one piece. If you don’t have a good nonstick mini muffin pan, I recommend silicone or parchment liners.
- Whisk the dry ingredients. This is an almond flour recipe so be sure to break up any clumps in your flour as you whisk.
- Don’t skip the protein powder. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for the importance of this ingredient!
- Add the cheese and pepperoni. I recommend chopping up good uncured pepperoni like Applegate or Organic Valley. The mini pepperoni bits are cute, but they’re also pretty junky and add nothing to the recipe but visual appeal!
- Stir in the wet ingredients. Mix it all by hand with a rubber spatula to combine well.
- Fill the mini muffin cups. These little muffins will rise a bit so don’t fill more than 3/4 full.
- Bake until lightly browned. They should be golden brown around the edges and just firm to the touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make these keto pizza muffins with coconut flour. Use my Keto Banana Muffins recipe as the base, leaving out the sweetener, extracts, and chocolate chips, and adding the herbs, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
Gluten is a protein and in its absence, another dry protein powder helps baked goods rise and hold their shape. Whey protein and egg white protein work best, but I do not recommend collagen protein. If you choose to skip it, your muffins may not rise as well and will be more fragile.
Not really, but I like this grassfed whey protein powder. For egg white protein, I like this brand.
Absolutely! You will get 12 to 15 standard muffins out of this recipe and you will need to bake them for 25 minutes or so.
More delicious keto pizza recipes
- Keto Breakfast Pizza
- Jalapeno Popper Pizza
- Chicken Alfredo Pizza
- Keto Cookie Pizza
- Pizza Waffles
- Chicken Crust Pizza
Keto Pizza Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups (210 g) almond flour
- 3 tbsp unflavoured whey protein powder, (or egg white protein powder)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp (1.5 tsp) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
- 1 1/4 cup (140 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (113 g) diced pepperoni
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (187.5 g) almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F and grease a mini muffin pan very well or line with paper or parchment liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, Italian seasoning, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Stir in the cheese and pepperoni.
- Whisk in the eggs, butter and almond milk until well combined. Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full. (This makes about 30 mini muffins so you may need to do a second batch or make two or three larger muffins).
- Bake 17 to 20 minutes, until the muffins are golden brown and just firm to the touch. Let cool in pan about 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, if necessary.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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Literally pulling these out of the oven now…can’t wait for my grandson to try them! Can these be frozen to last longer? If so, is the best method for reheating in an air fryer?
Yes, you can freeze them. I would let them thaw completely and then gently heat in the oven (or air fryer, or microwave).
So good! Great for my kids’ lunch boxes and after school, too.
Carolyn, I made these with my kiddos yesterday and they are stellar! Thank you again for making diabetes management, well… manageable. I know enjoying food shouldn’t be important, but it is, and your recipes just make my life better. I am so grateful!
Oh we sprinkled parmesan on top and it was a most excellent addition!
I love this idea but want to Kosher this recipe. Guess we could use a Vegan Pepperoni or Sausage option.
Can I use collagen in place of protein powder? I only have chocolate and strawberry but no plain protein powder. Thanks !
can egg whites be used instead of egg white powder? is there a substitute for protein powder. I don’t have either in stock.
No, egg whites are a wet ingredient and would throw off the wet/dry ratios. Protein powder helps keto baked goods rise and hold their shape. You can use whey protein or vegan plant based protein.