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A low carb blueberry cream cheese muffins recipe that’s more like mini cheesecakes. It’s a great keto friendly snack!
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 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!
Ingredients in Keto Blueberry and Cream Cheese Muffins
- Cream Cheese
- Sweetener
- Eggs
- Blueberries
- Sliced Almonds
- Sugar-Free Vanilla Extract
- Xanthan Gum (optional)
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
This blueberry cheese muffin recipe is adapted from one posted on the 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.
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
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:
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 the blueberries and almonds are folded in. It’s then baked for about 20 minutes. So easy!
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.
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Blueberry Cheese Muffins
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup low carb sugar substitute or equivalent
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum optional
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar-free vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
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
- sugar-free chocolate chips
- raspberries
- strawberries
- blackberries
- nuts
- broken low carb cookie pieces (Nui cookies work well)
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
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Post updated in February 2019. Originally published June 2011.
Angie
I don’t have almonds, would chocolate chips be a good substitute?
Lisa MarcAurele
You can leave the almonds off. Chocolate chips would likely be okay too.
Heather
Can you share your recipe for blueberry topping?
Lisa MarcAurele
I like to use this low-carb blueberry sauce.
Samantha
Followed directions exactly and mine came out gross and bitter.
Lisa MarcAurele
Sorry these didn’t work out for you. Some ingredients can differ, especially sweeteners, and may have needed to be adjusted to your taste preference.
Star
These were so delicious!! My daughter had just been blueberry picking so I used a LOT more than the recipe and they still turned out amazing! Thank you! A big hit with both of us and our teens!
Ria Nall
This is one of VERY FEW keto sweets recipes I’ve made that I actually enjoyed. (Most get tossed in the trash after the first bite). These kept well, were great to take along to work and really truly yummy. Even my non-keto hubby enjoyed them.
Gina H.
I made these and hubby absolutely loves them! I did not add the almonds but I did sprinkle chia seeds on top which is a great way to get some additional fiber and nutrients. Great recipe, thanks for sharing!
Lucy
Can these frozen? TIA.
Lisa MarcAurele
You can freeze them and thaw in the fridge.
Courtney Hoffman
Just looking for a sweet fix!
Tonya C
Hi there. I’m looking to make these. What is the purpose of the sliced almonds? Could this recipe be made without?
Lisa MarcAurele
The almonds just add crunch. They aren’t essential to the recipe so they can be left out.
Laura
I only have 8 oz of cream cheese. Can I substitute the other 8 oz with yogurt?
Lisa MarcAurele
It might work, but because yogurt is thinner, you may need the xanthan gum or similar thickener.
Shawn
I just made half a batch.
K
Which sweetener did you use?
Yari
I don’t have an electronic mixer, will it work with a regular hand mixer?
Lisa MarcAurele
You can use a hand mixer with this too.
Gia
What can you use in place of the xanthan?
Lisa MarcAurele
It’s optional so you can leave it out.
Mari G Bailey-Day
I make these when I want something sweet I was hooked on them from the first time I made them.
Patti Pendleton
I love making & eating these as they give you that bit of sweetness I often crave but I find they do not raise my bloodsugars which is even better. In addition to the blueberries inside I also make a topping with cooked down blueberries & Splenda . Really good with a cup of coffee.
Irene
Absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe exactly, turned out wonderful.
Jane
Yummy… could not find sugar free vanilla so used regular vanilla. Put them in the fridge for the upcoming days. May put some powdered sugar for my husband who felt they were bland. I really enjoyed them.
Judy
Thank you. This is a big winner in my house. I’ll be checking out other recipes
Mickey
I miss your “Jump to recipe “
Lisa MarcAurele
There were issues with page jumps when using it. Once those issues are resolved, it will be back.
Denise
Not my favorite. Rubbery texture. Soggy almonds.
Lisa Sage
OMG!!! I absolutely love this cheesecake!! ( I double the recipe and bake in a 9×13 cake pan). This is my go to for keto dessert!!!
Lisa MarcAurele
Great idea to bake it as one big cake!
Lori
So yummy!! I would call these more of a mini cheesecake than a muffin but really delicious either way 😊
I swapped lemon extract for the vanilla which gave it a nice bright flavor.
Janice E
It was wonderful to have great tasting breakfast. I put in an few pecan pieces because I didn’t have almonds. Love this recipe.
Lisa MarcAurele
Did you chill them before serving? They are best served cold.
Kerry
Are Almonds a must for this recipe or any nut I’m don’t like nuts that’s why I’m asking .
Lisa MarcAurele
The almonds aren’t essential and can be omitted.
Sloan
Not sire why but muffins lost shape, were basically liquid. Had to rebake a few times.
Lisa MarcAurele
That should not have happened with 2 eggs blended in. Did you miss an ingredient somewhere? The optional xanthan gum will also help bind the ingredients. Most cream cheese does contain a stabilizer like xanthan gum but maybe yours didn’t have it.
Amy
Love these! I am trying to eat low carb but breakfast is tough because I can’t eat eggs (other than in baked goods) or avocado. These are a great breakfast go-to. After making them once, I wanted a little more flavor. The next time I doubled the vanilla, loaded them with blueberries and added cinnamon. Just right!
Melinda
These are so delicious and taste like you are just eating cheesecake!!!!!
Jeanne
These are so great! Can’t wait to make them again. Definitely satisfied my blueberry cheesecake craving. I did use xanthan gum and they looked just like yours. Awesome! Thank you
Bill Z
These are AWESOME! Whole family ate them! DId Strawberries, Blueberries and SF Choc Chips.
Recipe is a keeper!
THANKS!