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    Home » Low Carb Appetizers & Snacks » Mini Keto Pizza Muffins

    Published: Sep 1, 2021 by Carolyn

    Mini Keto Pizza Muffins

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    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!

    Titled image of a stack of mini keto pizza muffins with one on front.

    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!

    A bowl full of mini keto pizza bites.

    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.

    Close up shot of mini keto pizza muffins.

    How to make keto pizza muffins

    Ready to make these little savory muffins? Let’s get started!

    1. 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.
    2. Whisk the dry ingredients. This is an almond flour recipe so be sure to break up any clumps in your flour as you whisk.
    3. Don’t skip the protein powder. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for the importance of this ingredient!
    4. 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!
    5. Stir in the wet ingredients. Mix it all by hand with a rubber spatula to combine well.
    6. Fill the mini muffin cups. These little muffins will rise a bit so don’t fill more than ¾ full.
    7. Bake until lightly browned. They should be golden brown around the edges and just firm to the touch.
    A hand dipping keto pizza muffins into marinara sauce.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I can’t eat nuts, can I make this with coconut flour?

    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.

    What’s the protein powder for, can I skip it?

    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.

    Does it matter what brand of protein powder?

    Not really, but I like this grassfed whey protein powder. For egg white protein, I like this brand.

    Can I make these as regular muffins?

    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.

    Mini keto pizza bites on a plate with a bowl of sugar free marinara sauce in the center.

    More delicious keto pizza recipes

    • Keto Breakfast Pizza
    • Jalapeno Popper Pizza
    • Chicken Alfredo Pizza
    • Keto Cookie Pizza
    • Pizza Waffles
    • Chicken Crust Pizza
    Close up shot of mini keto pizza muffins.

    Keto Pizza Muffins Recipe

    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!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto pizza muffins
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 15 servings
    Calories: 196kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups almond flour
    • 3 tablespoon unflavoured whey protein powder (or egg white protein powder)
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 cup diced pepperoni
    • 2 large eggs
    • 5 tablespoon butter melted
    • ¾ cup almond milk
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    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 ¾ 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 Facts
    Keto Pizza Muffins Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (2 mini muffins)
    Calories 196 Calories from Fat 143
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15.9g24%
    Carbohydrates 3.9g1%
    Fiber 1.7g7%
    Protein 9g18%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    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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    1. Kristina says

      September 22, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      I tried these and they are Amazing!!

      Reply
    2. Tammy says

      September 13, 2021 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! Made these two weekends in a row & they get even better after a day or two. I’ve been keeping them in the frig & reheating for a few minutes in the air fryer. So delicious.
      Thanks for all you do to help me stay on track with my keto plan. I trust your recipes & you never let me down.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 13, 2021 at 2:29 pm

        Glad you like them!

        Reply
    3. Barbara White says

      September 02, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      I don’t like pepperoni, can I use some ground sausage or other meat? If so, same quantity?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 02, 2021 at 5:57 pm

        Absolutely! yes, same quantity.

        Reply
    4. Kathleen says

      September 02, 2021 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Just had some of these out of the freezer for lunch! Still delicious! Ate with salsa because I had no pizza sauce.

      Reply
    5. Jamie says

      September 02, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      Is it ok to leave the garlic out or would that completely ruin the recipe? I’m allergic to garlic.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 02, 2021 at 4:03 pm

        yep totally fine. I might add a bit more Italian seasoning for flavor.

        Reply
    6. Alice says

      September 02, 2021 at 9:35 am

      Instead of muffins could you do one big quiche like dish? If so any adjustments to recipe?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 02, 2021 at 11:59 am

        No idea, I didn’t make mine that way. I think you will need to experiment. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jenelle says

      May 01, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      Oh bummer! I’m glad I didn’t try it. Thanks for getting back to me 🙂

      Reply
    8. Michelle L. says

      April 26, 2019 at 11:07 pm

      Is there any substitute for the whey protein?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 27, 2019 at 1:31 pm

        Egg white protein.

        Reply
        • Jenelle says

          May 01, 2019 at 9:07 am

          What are your thoughts on replacing with collagen protein as a substitute?

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            May 01, 2019 at 12:00 pm

            It doesn’t work. I’ve tried it in recipes and it makes them gummy and hard to cook through.

            Reply
        • Vini says

          September 14, 2021 at 8:58 pm

          I don’t have protein powders?? What can I substitute??

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            September 15, 2021 at 7:29 am

            Please read the blog post.

            Reply
    9. Marcy says

      September 23, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      You may have had nothing to blog chit chat about, but your last few lines made me LOL!!! I saw this on Facebook and can’t wait to make these! Thank you!!

      Reply
    10. Annette Mahoney says

      June 26, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Carolyn Link is not working

      Reply
    11. Lisa says

      April 27, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      When I click on the recipe, nothing happens. I’m taken to another site and then nothing. I NEED this recipe. LOL

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 28, 2016 at 7:46 am

        For me, it takes me right to the recipe here: http://asweetlife.org/recipes/mini-pizza-muffins-low-carb-gluten-free/

        Reply
    12. Amanda says

      October 31, 2014 at 6:44 am

      Um… so you mean I shouldn’t be writing, “this is yummy! Go make it!” ? Ha!

      Looks great girl!

      Reply
    13. Brenda says

      September 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      These little breads are awesome! They are good hot or cold, by themselves or with soup, chili, cheese & pickles…… and they freeze really well. They also held up well and have great texture and look just like your picture! I’ve started putting a few in my purse when I eat out – that way I don’t feel left out when my friends and family are eating the restaurant’s inferior breads. They are now competing with Orange Cranberry Drop Scones for my favorite Dreamy recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 21, 2014 at 4:19 pm

        Glad you like them!

        Reply
    14. Cecelia says

      September 04, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Can these be frozen>

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 04, 2014 at 7:37 am

        Sure!

        Reply
    15. Mel says

      September 01, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Made these last night. They were good, but didn’t hold together well. I omitted the whey protein so that might have had something to do with it. Tasty though and very easy to make.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 01, 2014 at 6:42 pm

        Many people think I use whey to up the protein content but that’s not true. Gluten is a protein, and in its absence, additional powdered protein can really help things rise and hold together.

        Reply
        • Mel says

          September 02, 2014 at 11:49 pm

          Good to know. Once I get my hands on some whey protein I’ll definitely be making these again.

          Reply
    16. Rikke says

      August 27, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Hi!
      I just had to try these.. and they are okay – but whenever I try to make something savory with almond flour it ends up tasting a bit like marcipan! Should I try another brand of fat reduced almond flour? (There aren’t many to choose from here in Denmark) Or is it just the way it is with almond flour?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 27, 2014 at 11:41 am

        I remember someone else from Northern Europe saying that almond flour there is a very different thing, that it’s not just ground almonds but is more like almond paste. In the US, almond flour truly is just ground almonds, although it can vary in terms of how finely ground it is. You might actually be better off buying some blanched almonds and trying to grind them yourself. They won’t get as fine, but they should taste a bit better.

        Reply
        • Rikke says

          September 03, 2014 at 3:13 am

          Thanks! I found a different type of almond flour and will try again.

          Reply
    17. Joshua Hampton says

      August 22, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      If only I could reach through my computer monitor, I’d grab those muffins and stuff my face with them. I get what you mean about not having much to say. Some days are just like that, and it’s just okay.

      Reply
    18. Holli says

      August 22, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      The pizza muffins look very yummy. I want to eat them right now! I am sure we would definitely forgive you if you didn’t come up with the maximum amount of recipes, after all you do it because you love it and you have a gift to do it. It’s comforting when you share your, our common life imperfections.

      Reply
    19. Kate Koger says

      August 22, 2014 at 7:01 am

      Get in my belly – NOW!!!!! These are so going on my list of must makes for the kids pack up lunches when they start back at school in a week and a halfs time!! Yay!! Thanks Carolyn!! xx

      Reply
    20. Rachel says

      August 22, 2014 at 6:01 am

      Oh..mountains of laundry. Don’t get me started.

      Reply
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