Keto muffins come in all sorts of wonderful flavors. Check out this amazing collection of 21 easy low carb muffin recipes. You’re sure to find something you love!
It’s no secret that I love muffins. You might even go so far as to call me a muffin addict. There’s no shame in loving muffins this much, is there? They are one of my favorite keto snacks.
I daresay that I have more keto muffins recipes than any other blogger out there. No surprise, really. I’ve been doing this low carb thang for over a decade and I am quite proficient at keto baking. And did I mention that I love muffins?
My love of muffins did not start in my low carb days. Oh no, I’ve had a very longstanding love of all things muffin as far back as I can remember. It might be hereditary, as my mother loved them too.
Why muffins are perfect for keto
I credit keto muffin recipes with my ability to stick with my healthy diet and remain low carb for over 14 years now. That’s really not an exaggeration. Having them available for easy keto breakfast or snacks has helped me resist many a temptation over the years.
It took some trial and error at the beginning to get keto muffins that rivaled the high carb, high sugar ones I used to love. But once I figured out the right proportions of low carb flours and other ingredients, I couldn’t stop making more variations and flavors.
Here’s what I love about low carb muffins:
- Easy to make: Muffins are great for keto beginners. They are more forgiving than cake and usually take a single bowl to prepare.
- Easy meal prep: Almost without exception, these keto muffin recipes can be made ahead and frozen. I make big batches and pop them into a ziplock bag. They last for months and warm nicely in an oven or microwave.
- Portability: Muffins make a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Take them to work, to the beach, to a party, or wherever you need to go. Some recipes, like my Keto Pecan Pie Muffins, are even sturdy enough for travel.
- Family Friendly: Muffins are kid friendly! Add a few sugar-free chocolate chips and they’re instantly a hit.
- Ideal for dietary restrictions: Whether you’re nut-free, dairy-free, or something-else-free, there is a keto muffin recipe for you!
- Infinite flavor options: Muffins can be customized to suit your tastes. Don’t like cranberries? Add blueberries instead! Not a nut fan? Skip them or add chocolate chips. The sky’s the limit for keto muffin flavors.
The Best Keto Muffin Recipes
It really is shocking, how many keto muffins recipes I’ve created over the past 11 years. This wonderful list below doesn’t even include all the yummy muffins that are in my various keto cookbooks!
So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get baking, my friends.
1. Keto Blueberry Muffins
How can you beat a classic blueberry muffin that has only 4.4g net carbs? They are light and fluffy, and bursting with fresh blueberry flavor.
2. Keto Pumpkin Muffins
These low carb Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are modeled after the famous treats from Starbucks. And they taste just as delicious, but with a mere fraction of the carbs.
3. Chocolate Protein Muffins
These flourless keto muffins are fluffy and moist, with a rich chocolate flavor. And the added protein gives me the boost I need to tackle a tough workout or a long run.
4. Keto Zucchini Muffins
This recipe for keto zucchini muffins is an updated version of an older post. They are lighter, fluffier, and even lower in carbs. And you came make them totally nut-free!
5. Keto Egg Muffins
Keto Egg Muffins are a fabulous way to consume more protein in the mornings. Especially when life is hectic and we’re rushing about trying to get the whole household ready for the day.
6. Keto Banana Muffins
My son declared these coconut flour muffins to be the best I had ever made. He’s tough to please so take that for what it’s worth!
7. Bakery Style Keto Muffins
These Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins meet all of my expectations of a good muffin, and more. They’re light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness, and the perfect distribution of chocolate chips.
8. Keto Carrot Muffins
Whip up these delicious low carb carrot muffins for easy on-the-go breakfasts or snacks. Or add them to a Keto Easter Menu Plan for a holiday brunch. No matter where and when you make them, they are utterly delicious.
9. Keto Lemon Muffins
Adding cream cheese to keto lemon muffin muffins gives them both great structure and a rich tenderness that is unparalleled. This may be my new favorite way of making muffins!
10. Keto Pecan Pie Muffins
This recipe is so easy, you’re going to want to make these Keto Pecan Pie Muffins every week. I do warn you, they are addictive and it can be hard to resist eating the whole batch.
11. Keto Peach Cobbler Muffins
I am always looking for fun ways to use fresh produce in the summer, and these keto peach cobbler muffins definitely meet the moment.
12. Keto Peanut Butter Muffins
These amazing keto peanut butter muffins are packed with protein and healthy fats. And they have only 4.5g net carbs per muffin!
13. Keto Gingerbread Muffins
Don’t reserve the gingerbread deliciousness for the holidays! These tender keto muffins are full of spices and flavor, and taste great any time of year.
14. Cottage Cheese Muffins
I wanted something to add to my list of high protein breakfast ideas. It needed to be tasty, easy to make, and something I could make ahead. These muffins met all of my expectations and then some!
15. Keto Morning Glory Muffins
What a glorious morning for morning glory muffins. Or perhaps it’s a glorious afternoon, if you’re one of those people who prefers their muffins as a snack. Whenever you choose to enjoy them, these keto morning glory muffins are going to be a hit!
16. Keto Coffee Cake Muffins
These have long been one of my most popular recipes, and with good reason. These muffins are incredibly tender and not overly sweet. And the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee.
17. Keto Rhubarb Muffins
This is a coconut flour recipe, so it’s completely nut-free. I also made it dairy-free, but gave you the option to use dairy in the recipe itself.
18. Keto Cranberry Muffins
You’re going to love these basic low carb muffins, because they are infinitely adaptable. We love them with cranberries but they are great as blueberry muffins, raspberry muffins, or even chocolate chips muffins.
19. Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins
These sweet keto muffins could easily pass for dessert. With a delicious cheesecake center and only 2.7g net carbs, they are a mouthwatering treat.
20. Keto Cheddar Jalapeno Muffins
Savory muffins like these Cheddar Jalapeno Muffins are perfect for pairing with low carb soups, chili, or stew. They are wonderful as breakfast too, with a slather of butter. Or hey, why not make a keto breakfast sandwich out of them?
21. Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Muffins
I packed these almond flour muffins with juicy raspberries and chopped keto dark chocolate. And all I can say is… WOW!
JennW says
WOW! Thanks for this list. I think I marked almost all as favorites to try soon. Breakfast is my toughest meal because i’m not a fan of cooked eggs. Some of these will help with that for sure.
Jennifer says
You are my go to for most keto recipes, but especially muffin recipes. Right now, I’m looking for a generic muffin. I’d like something that could go as a side dish with dinner (but a muffin for easy meal prep and something dairy free unlike all those dinner role recipes).
Mare Haugen says
You are amazing. Thank you for all your hard work making your recipes plus taking the time to share with all. You are so appreciated by so many. No reply necessary!
God Bless
Shannan says
Hi! You had a Nutella stuffed muffin recipe I think for another site, but it’s completely gone. Is there a way I can get that recipe? It was a total fave!
donna C says
shannan, it was on the now defunct site “a sweet life”. let me see if i can type it out for you. i believe it may also be in an ebook but dont quote me.
1/3c sour cream, 3 lg eggs, 1/3c sweetener, 1/2 tsp van extract, 2 & 1/4 c almond flour 1 & 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4tsp salt, 1/3 c choc chips, 3/4c sugar free nutella (from her site).
oven at 325° line muffin pan or use liners,
use food processor or blender to blend first four ingredients til smooth. add everything else and then add chips by hand.
spoon half mixture into 12 muffin cups, spoon 1tbsp of nutella onto batter in each cup, cover with remaining batter.
bake approx 30 min til tops are puffed & firm to touch. remove and let cool 15 min before serving.
yield 12 muffind 243 cal, 21.82g fat, 9.13g carb 8.08 protein, 4.29 g fiber.
Shannan says
You’re the best! Thank you!
Jane Evans says
I am so grateful to have found your recipes Carolyn. However I too, am having trouble with some of the baking since I live at a higher altitude. Here are the rules that apply to conventional baking at a higher altitude: High Altitude Baking — Good Rules of Thumb
Oven Temperature. Increase by 15-25℉ …
Baking Time. Decrease by 20-30% …
Flour. Increase by 1 tbsp at 3,500 ft, and by 1 tbsp per 1,500 ft. …
Sugar. Decrease by 1 tbsp per cup. …
Liquids. Increase by 1 to 2 tbsp per 1,000 ft, and 1 ½ tsp per additional 1,000 ft. …
As you can imagine it is difficult to translate these ‘rules of thumb’ to keto baking. Any advice would be much appreciated. I am happy to experiment.
Carolyn says
I am so sorry, Jane but I’ve rarely baked at altitude. I do believe most of those rules apply still. When we were in Idaho a few summers ago, I found that my muffins needed more structure so increasing the flour a bit is important, for sure!
Jane Evans says
Thanks Carolyn…I was living in Mexico for 22 years at 6500 feet and boy that made baking interesting…home in Canada now at a much lower altitude (Edmonton, 1500′) but still seems to make my keto/low carb recipes lacking the rise I would like. Oh for heaven’s sake, I haven’t said which recipe I am trying to make: strawberry cream cheese scones and key lime scones. I have tried a tsp. of psyllium husk and an additional egg and that helped but could still be better. I shall let you know how I make out. I drool over your recipes constantly.
Carolyn says
Good luck! I might even recommend a bit of protein powder (whey or egg white) in the scones to help with that…
JL says
I made your Maple Walnut Muffins on this list (from the Swerve site: https://swervesweet.com/recipes/maple-walnut-muffins)
I used a little brown Swerve along with the regular Swerve. Warm with butter: so, so good! This will be in my regular rotation now. Thanks so much.
Sheri says
Is there anything that can replace the whey protein powder I cannot have whey but the coffee cake muffin recipe looks so good.
Carolyn says
Egg white protein powder works to.
patricia says
All your recipes look so delicious and I used to be able to make them. Now I have become allergic to eggs so cannot make these delicious looking recipes. Only good thing….I feel much better without the eggs now !
jenny says
Thank you for sharing my Chocolate and Cream Cheese Muffins! I hope your readers love them 🙂
Pam says
Do you have a physical book?
would love to have it on my shelf.
Pam
Carolyn says
Are you kidding? I have FIVE and one more due out in December… 🙂
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Esther says
Thank you very much for this round up, Carolyn!
I was looking for some low carb muffin recipes because their portable and freezable. Which means I can eat breakfast, and I can stay on track. I didn’t expect to find 35 in one post, sweet and savory to boot. And so much of them look absolutely delicious. Definitely speaking my language here. thanks again
Bobbi says
Do you have a carb free bran muffin recipe? I didn’t see one on the list.
Carolyn says
Bran is not typically low carb. There are ways to fake it with flax but a lot of people don’t like flax.
SJ says
I’ve loved the Maple Walnut Muffins from Swerve Sweet for a year now, and I am NOT at all shocked that the recipe is yours! Of course! they’re a go-to whenever I want a snack I can grab on the run, or pack in lunches or sneak mid-day when work is boring! Thanks 🙂
Carolyn says
So glad you like them!
EJ says
wish there was a way to print all in 1 click instead of going to each recipe, scrolling to find the recipe and then printing.
Pam says
Hi Carolyn,
I’ve been recently looking for some keto recipes low in saturated fat and I tried four of your muffin recipes that fit the bill this weekend. They are really sensational and now I have a stash in the freezer to use for a healthy breakfast or snack. Thanks so much!
Carolyn says
So glad to hear it!
jenny says
This is a great list! Thanks for sharing my Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins 🙂
Carolyn says
They look great! Glad to share.
Taryn says
Thanks for including my blueberry muffins!
Julianne says
What a great collection of Keto friendly muffins! Thanks for including my recipe in this most impressive lineup!
Idania says
I love the collection of keto muffin recipes. Do you have a book version of all of these, so I can have them all in one place, and be adventurous: soemtimes I know I want a muffin, but I make it in the morning. A book would be easier for me to leaf through to find what I’m in the mood for. Thanks!
Carolyn says
I do not have a muffin specific book, no.
Chad Johnson says
Do you have high altitude versions of your baking recipes?
I live in Denver (5280) so baking is always a little more of an adventure!
Thx
Carolyn says
I have never baked at altitude but a few readers have told me that you make many of the same changes you would for conventional baking.