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Keto Pumpkin Muffins

Soft, warmly spiced keto pumpkin muffins made with coconut flour, pumpkin puree, eggs, and butter, then finished with a smooth pumpkin cream cheese frosting. These muffins offer a rich autumn flavor while remaining gluten-free and low in added carbohydrates.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Keto Pumpkin Muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 6 tablespoons coconut flour sifted to remove clumps
  • 4 large eggs brought to room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil reserved for coating the muffin liners
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted and allowed to cool to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree such as Libby’s
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon preferably freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite providing sweetness comparable to about ⅓ cup sugar

For the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite approximately equivalent in sweetness to ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place paper liners in a muffin tin, then lightly coat the inside of each liner with the avocado oil to help prevent the baked muffins from sticking.
  • Allow the eggs, butter, and cream cheese to come to room temperature while the oven heats. Place the coconut flour through a sifter into a small bowl so that any compacted pieces are removed before mixing.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the room-temperature eggs, ½ cup pumpkin puree, melted and cooled butter, 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  • Continue whisking for approximately 1–2 minutes, until the mixture is thoroughly blended and becomes slightly lighter in appearance.
  • Using a spatula, gently fold the sifted coconut flour and gluten-free baking powder into the wet mixture. Mix only until evenly incorporated, taking care not to overwork the batter.
  • Distribute the prepared batter evenly among the lined muffin cups, filling each one roughly three-quarters of the way to leave sufficient space for the muffins to rise.
  • Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes. The muffins are ready when their tops appear set and lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Remove the muffin tin from the oven and leave the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes so they can firm sufficiently before being moved.
  • Meanwhile, place the softened cream cheese, ¼ cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a clean mixing bowl. Beat for 1–2 minutes, or until the frosting is uniformly smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
  • After the muffins have rested for 5 minutes, transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely before applying the frosting so the cream cheese mixture does not soften or melt.
  • Once completely cooled, generously spread or pipe the prepared pumpkin cream cheese frosting over the top of each muffin.
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Notes

Freshly ground cinnamon can provide a more pronounced spice flavor than pre-ground cinnamon.
For easier spreading and a smoother finish, allow the prepared frosting to stand at room temperature for a few minutes before applying it to the muffins.
Serve the frosted muffins immediately, or place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.