Cheesy gluten free muffins with almond flour, that actually taste like muffins! These keto cheese muffins are served perfectly with a bowl of soup and are extremely easy to make.
Why You're Going To Love These Gluten Free Muffins
- Fast. Compared to making traditional bread, this is an incredibly fast alternative.
- Easy. Mix in a few simple to find ingredients, place in muffin tins, and bake until they're ready to eat.
- Low Carb. These gluten free muffins only have 2 net carbs per serving.
- Versatile. Use some of my tasty variation in the post below to switch these muffins into something that will coordinate with just about any meal.
If it's one thing I crave while focusing on keto, it's some sort of bread. I know I'm not alone when I crave a crazy amount of carbs while trying to watch my diet. That's why I love these Gluten Free Muffins and end up making them often.
I love suggesting these to friends and family. They hit the spot when those cravings for bread start rolling around. Even if you're not watching what you eat, these Keto Cheese Muffins are still a great side dish option.
Keto Cheese Muffins | Savory Low Carb Muffins
There's nothing better than having a low carb bread option. These Gluten Free Muffins only take about ten minutes to whip up. Once you've put them together, just toss them in the oven and you're set.
This Cheese Muffin recipe is great as a low carb muffin. But they're also a perfect option for a snack or breakfast. I like to use them as bread for my sandwich sometimes. They're pretty versatile.
Check out the variations below to see just how many ways you can make these low carb.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Vegetable oil
- Superfine Almond Flour
- Black Chia Seeds
- Baking Powder
- Dried Garlic
- Eggs
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Melted butter
- Grated cheddar cheese
How To Make Gluten Free Muffins
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan with vegetable oil and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, chia seeds, baking powder, and granulated garlic. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add eggs and beat in the well, then pour in melted butter and heavy whipping cream. Stir until smooth. Gently fold in the grated cheese.
- Pour batter into greased muffin pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the tops are well browned. Turn off the oven and allow the muffins to rest in the oven for 10 minutes.
Variations to this Basic Low Carb Savory Muffins Recipe
Keto Rosemary Cheese Muffins:
- Add 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Low Carb Ham and Cheese Muffins:
- Omit cheddar cheese. Add 1/4 cup grated swiss cheese and 1/4 cup diced ham.
Gluten-Free Bacon and Chive Muffins:
- Omit cheddar cheese. Add 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon and 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives.
Almond Flour Parmesan Pepper Muffins:
- Omit cheddar cheese and granulated garlic. Add 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon ground pepper.
And if you're looking for more great cheesy recipes, My Air Fried Feta Psiti is an amazing snack or appetizer that will make your taste buds sing! Bonus: It's low-carb and Keto friendly!
How Long Do They Last?
For the best results and a texture your whole family will love, enjoy these gluten free muffins within 4 days of baking.
Can Gluten Free Muffins Be Frozen?
Yes, you can absolutely save these muffins for later in the freezer. For the best results, let the muffins come to room temperature and then wrap them in parchment paper and then place them in a freezer-safe container.
To reheat them, let them defrost at room temperature and toss them in the oven or air fryer for two minutes at 250F before spreading butter on them.
What To Serve With Them
Not sure what to eat with a muffin that isn't filled with chocolate or blueberries? Think of them more like a biscuit, roll, or warm slice of homemade bread.
Here are some of my favorite things to serve them with:
If you love your bread like I do, these Gluten Free Muffins will do the trick. They've always been a hit whenever I took them to get-togethers as well. You can't beat a delightfully savory and cheesy recipe like this one.
Equipment
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for greasing the pan
- 1 cup (112 g) Superfine Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup (85 g) Black Chia Seeds
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (118.29 g) Dried Garlic
- 4 large (4 large) Eggs
- 1/4 cup (59.5 g) Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 cup (56.75 g) melted butter
- 1/2 cup (56.5 g) grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan with vegetable oil and set aside, or use a silicone muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl combine almond flour, chia seeds, baking powder, and granulated garlic. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add eggs and beat in the well, then pour in melted butter and heavy whipping cream. Stir until smooth. Gently fold in the grated cheese.
- Pour batter into greased muffin pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the tops are well browned. Turn off the oven and allow the muffins to rest in the oven for 10 minutes.
Variations
Rosemary Cheese Muffins:
- Add 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Ham and Cheese Muffins:
- Omit cheddar cheese. Add 1/4 cup grated swiss cheese and 1/4
Bacon and Chive Muffins:
- Omit cheddar cheese. Add 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon and 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
Parmesan Pepper Muffins:
- Omit cheddar cheese and granulated garlic. Add 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon ground pepper.
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Originally published November 14, 2018
Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
lindsay
I made these with fresh chives and Parmesan. I substituted olive oil for butter and they were delicious. Less than 10 mins to mix and 30 minutes in my new air fryer oven.