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    Home / Recipes / Low Carb Snacks

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins (Keto)

    By Lisa MarcAurele on Feb 13, 2019 340 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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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!

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
    Jump to:
    • 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 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 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.

    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 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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    📖 Recipe

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

    Blueberry Cheese Muffins

    Author: Lisa MarcAurele
    4.85 from 123 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 Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 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
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    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. 

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    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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    Note 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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    Single photos may be used, provided that full credit is given to LowCarbYum.com along with a link back to the original content.

    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. Michael

      April 13, 2022 at 5:58 pm

      What kind of sweetener do you use?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 14, 2022 at 9:01 am

        I use a one-for-one sugar substitute with monk fruit and erythritol but any sweetener should work.

        Reply
    2. Marie-Anne

      February 19, 2022 at 10:22 am

      When I add the recipe to my fitness pal it says these are 6.4 net carbs per serving. Why does your recipe only say 2 I’m confused thanks?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 19, 2022 at 5:59 pm

        Sometimes MFP can include non-impacting erythritol carbs.

        Reply
    3. Beth

      January 30, 2022 at 5:06 pm

      The look wonderful! Would they work with 1/3 less fat cream cheese?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 30, 2022 at 5:10 pm

        You can use any fat cream cheese. I just prefer full fat for keto.

        Reply
    4. Janet

      January 04, 2022 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious ❤️

      Reply
    5. Peggy

      December 06, 2021 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      Love your recipes are always so good thank you

      Reply
      • Lori

        January 18, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        Is there a way to make these in oven

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          January 19, 2022 at 5:36 pm

          They are baked in the oven. Are you looking for another way to make them?

    6. Fran Selinger

      December 04, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      Are they supposed to cave in after you take them out of the oven?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        December 05, 2021 at 12:54 pm

        They sometimes do sink a little like baked cheesecake.

        Reply
      • Kim

        April 13, 2022 at 9:26 am

        These look wonderful! Would the recipe still work without almonds? I’m assuming so, but you know what they say about those who assume! 🤷‍♀️

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          April 13, 2022 at 11:18 am

          The almonds are optional (I'll need to fix that if it's not noted) so they are not needed.

    7. Fran Selinger

      December 04, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      4 stars
      Should have followed your recipe. 4 eggs makes them way too moist.

      Reply
      • jackie

        April 17, 2022 at 5:03 pm

        i too used the 4 eggs version next time two didnt cook well on bottom and all the blueberry's sunk to bottom will try again

        Reply
    8. Melissa

      November 18, 2021 at 11:48 am

      Do you think chia seeds could be incorporated before baking?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 19, 2021 at 10:09 am

        Yes.

        Reply
      • Tricia

        April 17, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        These have become our new favorite keto dessert. They’re so easy to make and love cheesecake anyhow! I used monkfruit and a few splashes of sugar free almond skinny syrup. Also used strawberries 🍓 and coconut flakes. Also sprinkled cinnamon on top before baking. AMAZING! Will make these over and over again!

        Reply
    9. AnnMarie

      October 30, 2021 at 10:11 am

      4 stars
      These turned out pretty good. We added sugar-free dark chocolate chips. Next time I would add a little more of the Monk fruit sweetener.

      Reply
    10. Michelle

      October 08, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      I'm about to make these for the first time - but there are just two of us at home. I'm nervous about having 12 servings laying around! Do these freeze well?

      Thanks!
      MJ

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        October 09, 2021 at 7:33 am

        The texture is similar to cheesecake and freezes well.

        Reply
    11. Donna

      September 26, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      Fantastic! I added lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, as well as 1/2 a pack of sugar free lemon jello. I was able to cut the sweetener in 1/2. They turned out divine!

      Reply
      • Jenn

        February 15, 2022 at 4:02 pm

        That sounds incredible! I am going to try your suggestions! I love lemon blueberry 🙂

        Reply
    12. Chris

      September 25, 2021 at 11:24 pm

      Subbed raspberries co the other half doesn’t do blueberries… they look amazing, can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
    13. cher bartlett

      August 14, 2021 at 11:17 am

      Do these freeze well?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 15, 2021 at 9:17 am

        Yes they do! They are similar to mini cheesecakes.

        Reply
    14. Diana Nelson

      July 17, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic! I used Olive Nation Lemon Extract and 4 eggs as suggested. Cooking time doubled. You can bet these will be a favorite in rotation recipes!

      Reply
    15. Jane

      July 09, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      How long can these last in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 12, 2021 at 7:05 am

        Up to a week. Freezing is recommended for longer storage.

        Reply
        • Rachelle

          October 25, 2021 at 4:13 pm

          Can you make this with canned pumpkin?

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          October 26, 2021 at 8:30 am

          You should be able to mix some in if want a pumpkin flavored muffin.

    16. Janelle

      June 03, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      Can you use rubato in these

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 03, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        I'm not sure what rubato is.

        Reply
        • Ruth

          August 07, 2021 at 11:20 pm

          Maybe rhubarb?

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          August 09, 2021 at 11:11 am

          Rhubarb should work well too!

        • Carol

          January 29, 2022 at 8:59 pm

          4 stars
          Maybe rutabaga?

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          January 30, 2022 at 5:12 pm

          That would be odd to put in cheese muffins.

    17. Kimmie

      May 23, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t have sliced almond but best thing I’ve ever made

      Reply
      • Diane

        July 15, 2021 at 7:53 pm

        Can you use chopped pecans in place of almonds?

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          July 16, 2021 at 7:51 am

          Any nut you like can be used or you can just leave the nuts out.

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