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    Home / Recipes / Low Carb Snacks

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins (Keto)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Dec 20, 2022 · 356 Comments

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    Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins Low Carb Keto

    This low carb blueberry cream cheese muffin recipe that's more like mini cheesecakes. It's a great keto friendly snack!

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
    Article Index
    • Is Cream Cheese Keto Friendly?
    • How Many Carbs Are in Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins?
    • Ingredients in Keto Blueberry and Cream Cheese Muffins
    • Variations to These Cheese Muffin Recipe
    • Low Carb Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffin Recipe
    • Recipe

    When it comes to eating a low-carb diet, we often feel like we give up some of our favorite carb-filled recipes. But, it's super easy to transition them to work with your new lifestyle.

    Take for instance blueberry muffins. By subbing out all-purpose flour for cream cheese you are left with a keto version! Cream cheese is one of those staples that I always have on hand in my kitchen.

    Is Cream Cheese Keto Friendly?

    Cream cheese is a super versatile ingredient and a staple in many keto and low carb homes. However, be sure to read the nutritional labels when you are shopping for cream cheese at your local grocery store. The amount of carbs varies from manufacture to manufacture.

    Because of the high fat content, cream cheese is sustainable on the keto diet, in moderation. Cream cheese is also high in Vitamin A.

    Find more recipes with cream cheese by browsing through my low carb cheesecakes.

    How Many Carbs Are in Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins?

    These blueberry cream cheese muffins are just 159 calories, 2 g of carbs and 4 grams of protein in our version when using cream cheese with 8 grams of carbs per 8 ounce block. This is a great alternative to those high carb blueberry muffins that are around 460 calories and 61 grams of carbs!

    Adding Eggs

    Ingredients in Keto Blueberry and Cream Cheese Muffins

    • Cream Cheese
    • Sweetener
    • Eggs
    • Blueberries
    • Sliced Almonds
    • Sugar-Free Vanilla Extract
    • Xanthan Gum (optional)
    Adding Almonds and Blueberries

    Variations to These Cheese Muffin Recipe

    When it comes to this muffin recipe, it's super versatile. If you don't happen to have blueberries on hand you can sub out with:

    • sugar-free chocolate chips
    • raspberries
    • strawberries
    • blackberries
    • nuts
    Scoop of Batter

    This blueberry cheese muffin recipe is adapted from one I found on a Low Carb Friends message board. It is more like a cheesecake and can be adjusted to various flavors.

    I liked serving mine with some fresh blueberry sauce on top, but they can be eaten plain as a snack or for breakfast. Yes. I often eat yummy treats like this for breakfast!

    Eating high fat foods in the morning prevents me from overeating later. That's because the fat really fills me up. And, there's certainly a good amount of fat in this blueberry cheese muffin recipe.

    I used silicone muffin cups to make these cheese muffins. I ordered them online on Amazon.

    Batter in Pan

    Although these were made with cream cheese, you could use ricotta cheese instead. It would be similar to my mini cheesecakes that I made.

    You can also adjust the sweetener to taste. I find there's a wide range of sweetness by personal preference.

    And, as always, feel free to use the low carb sweetener that you prefer. You can use any sweeter in this recipe.

    Low Carb Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffin Recipe

    Muffins on Board

    These healthy blueberry cream cheese muffins are perfect to serve for breakfast or brunch.  We like to serve them on holiday mornings with our extended family along with these other options:

    • Low carb carrot cake muffins
    • Keto cinnamon rolls
    • Healthy keto banana muffins
    • Egg muffins with bacon.

    And the best thing about this recipe is that it's super simple to make! You just beat a couple blocks of cream cheese then add in sweetener, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then add the blueberries and almonds are folded in. The muffin batter is then baked for about 20 minutes. So easy!

    While cream cheese filling is maybe the best quality a dessert can have, the cream cheese is not a filling in these muffins - it simply replaces the flour!

    And if you are looking for more ways to use blueberries, you may want to try a low carb blueberry smoothie. It's a fantastic way to take breakfast on the go.

    Enjoy these simple keto treats! And if you do give these muffins a try, we'd love to know what you thought of them in the comment section below.

    Follow us on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, and INSTAGRAM for even more tasty keto-friendly recipes!

    Recipe

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

    Blueberry Cheese Muffins

    4.86 from 135 votes
    These low carb blueberry cheese muffins are more like cheesecake than muffins. These gluten free muffins can be eaten plain or with fruit and nuts on top.
    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:20 mins
    Total Time:30 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 155

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    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces cream cheese
    • ½ cup low carb sugar substitute or equivalent
    • 2 eggs adding 4 will lighten the texture (see note)
    • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum optional
    • ½ teaspoon sugar-free vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup blueberries
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Beat softened cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
    • Add sweetener, xanthan gum, eggs and vanilla.
    • Beat with mixer until well blended.
    • Fold in blueberries and almonds.
    • Spoon into 12 muffin molds lined with the papers.
    • Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until set and tops just starting to brown (as in photo)..Cool and store in the refrigerator. Best served chilled.

    Notes

    Using room temperature cream cheese allows for a smooth cream cheese mixture.
    Per reader comment, adding 4 eggs instead of two provides a much lighter cheesecake-like texture.
    The following can be added in place of the blueberries:
    • sugar-free chocolate chips
    • raspberries
    • strawberries
    • blackberries
    • nuts
    • broken low carb cookie pieces
    Instant Pot Directions:
    Put the batter into half-pint jars with rings and lids, not tightened, just loose, and steam for 15 minutes, then NPR (natural pressure release) for 20 minutes. 

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 155 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 5 % | % Protein: 10.1 % | % Fat: 84.9 % | SmartPoints: 7
    Values
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    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    Post updated in February 13, 2019 with updated photos and additional information about the recipe. Originally published June 10, 2011.

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    1. Janiece

      November 13, 2022 at 5:50 pm

      I made the using before but this time I used 3 eggs and added cocoa powder for half of batter. Both flavors are delicious!

      Reply
    2. Ashton

      October 23, 2022 at 10:13 pm

      just curious about the video, seems you used 32oz cream cheese. I only used 16 oz, like the recipe stated and it was very liquidy. also curious how you only managed 3 carbs? with the monk fruit sugar alone that's 96g carb (divided by 12) and of course the cream cheese...
      I managed to make 11 muffins, 12 carbs each. just curious!

      Reply
    3. Jen

      October 09, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy!! And so easy! I make these on Sunday afternoon and enjoy all week!

      Reply
    4. Sarah

      October 02, 2022 at 8:39 pm

      These turned out ok. Although after cooking for 10 minutes longer than the recommended 20 minutes, they still weren’t quite done. I followed the recipe exactly as stated. My batter was like that of pancake batter. I noticed in your picture, it looked like cookie dough.

      Reply
    5. Kelly

      September 13, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      These were okay, But thinking I may have done something wrong, though I followed the recipe. Mine were the consistency of an Omelette and that was after cooking for 30 to 35 minutes. I think I would have liked them better if they had been fluffier.

      Reply
    6. Kelly

      September 13, 2022 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      I love these muffins and my hubby does too! They are just like a mini cheesecake, I use the 4 egg recipe.

      Reply
      • Betsy

        October 10, 2022 at 8:44 pm

        It looks like I’m the video you are using two 16 oz bricks of crème cheese ?

        Reply
    7. Susan

      September 11, 2022 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      these were exceptionally good. I keep frozen berries on hand for quick treats. I don't use any gum products, these were nice and puffy out of the oven, and quickly deflated, but still stored nicely for two weeks

      Reply
    8. Vannessa

      August 31, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      Can you do in air fryer?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        September 04, 2022 at 12:50 pm

        You can. An air fryer is just a small convection oven. So use a conversion calculator to determine time and temperature.

        Reply
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